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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Chest pain
• Heaviness, tightness, or pressure in the chest and/or neck
• Pounding heartbeat
• Sensation of burning, warmth, heat, numbness, tightness, or tingling
• Shortness of breath

• Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• Increased heartbeat
• Irregular heartbeat
• Pain, tightness, or pressure in the neck, jaw, or throat
• Slow heartbeat

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Hot flashes
• Lack or loss of strength
• Nausea or vomiting
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Chills
• Confusion
• Constipation
• Depression
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Dry eyes
• Eye irritation
• Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• Gas
• Headache
• Heartburn
• Heat sensitivity
• Inability to sleep
• Increased sweating
• Increased thirst
• Irritability
• Itching of the skin
• Muscle or joint stiffness, tightness, or rigidity
• Muscle pain or spasms
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Sudden, large increase in the frequency or quantity of urine
• Trembling of the hands or feet
• Unusual feeling of well-being
• Warm or cold sensations

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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