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:
Less common- Actions that are out of control
- Anxiety
- Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Extra heartbeat
- Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
- Irritability
- Nervousness
- Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- Sweating
- Talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
- Trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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:
More common- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Unable to sleep
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- Abnormal dreams
- Aching or discomfort in the lower legs or sensation of crawling in the legs
- Acid or sour stomach
- Belching
- Blindness
- Bloated
- Blurred vision
- Change in taste
- Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
- Decreased vision
- Difficulty with moving
- Drowsiness
- Dry eyes
- Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
- Feeling jittery
- Full feeling
- Headache, severe and throbbing
- Heartburn
- Inability to have or keep an erection
- Increased or decreased appetite
- Increased sweating
- Indigestion
- Loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of taste
- Muscle pain or stiffness
- Night sweats
- Not able to have an orgasm
- Pain in the joints
- Passing gas
- Relaxed and calm
- Restlessness
- Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Vomiting
- 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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