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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:

• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Fever with or without chills
• Headache
• Nausea with or without vomiting
• Runny nose
• Shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, trouble with breathing, or wheezing
• Skin rash, itching, or hives
• Tearing of the eyes

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Cold sweat
• Confusion
• Convulsions (seizures)
• Disturbed hearing and vision
• Drooling
• Extreme exhaustion
• Pale skin
• Slow heartbeat
• Tremors

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:

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Coughing
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Mouth and throat irritation
• Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• Stuffy nose

• Anxiety
• Back pain
• Change in taste
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Feeling of burning, numbness, tightness, tingling, warmth, or heat
• Feelings of drug dependence
• Flu-like symptoms
• General pain
• Hiccups
• Mental depression
• Pain in the jaw and neck
• Pain in the muscles
• Passing of gas
• Problems with teeth
• Trouble with sleeping
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

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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