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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:

More Common
  • Blurred vision
  • Cloudy urine
  • Confusion
  • Decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
  • Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
  • Sweating
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
Less Common
  • Abdominal pain
  • Body aches or pain
  • Chest pain
  • Chills
  • Common cold
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Ear congestion
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Loss of voice
  • Nasal congestion
  • Nausea
  • Runny nose
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat
  • Vomiting
Rare
  • Arm, back or jaw pain
  • Chest discomfort
  • Chest tightness or heaviness
  • Fast or irregular heartbeat
  • General feeling of discomfort or illness
  • Joint pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Muscle aches and pains
  • Shivering
  • Shortness of breath
  • Stuffy nose
  • Trouble sleeping

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:

Less Common
  • Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  • Inability to have or keep an erection
  • Lack or loss of strength
  • Loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  • Rash
Rare
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Belching
  • Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings
  • Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  • Heartburn
  • Indigestion
  • Muscle cramps
  • Sensation of spinning
  • Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  • Swelling

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.

Precautions

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Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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