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
Confusion
dizziness
fast heartbeat
fever
headache
shortness of breath
weakness
Less common
Decrease in the frequency of urination
decrease in the urine volume
difficulty with passing urine (dribbling)
painful urination
Rare
Arm, back, or jaw pain
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
convulsions
cough
decreased urine
difficulty with breathing
difficulty with swallowing
dry mouth
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
increased thirst
loss of appetite
loss of bladder control
loss of consciousness
mood changes
muscle pain or cramps
nausea or vomiting
noisy breathing
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
skin rash, hives, or itching
sweating
tightness in the chest
total body jerking
unusual tiredness or weakness
wheezing
Incidence not known
Blurred vision
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fixed position of the eye
heart stops
hoarseness
inability to move the eyes
increased blinking or spasms of the eyelid
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
no breathing
no pulse or blood pressure
noisy breathing
pounding heartbeat
slow or irregular breathing
sticking out of the tongue
sweating
trouble with speaking
unconscious
uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck, trunk, arms, or legs
unusual facial expressions
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
Anxiety
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
dry mouth
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hyperventilation
irritability
restlessness
shaking
trouble sleeping
Rare
Difficulty with speaking
drooling
loss of balance control
muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
shuffling walk
stiffness of the limbs
twisting movements of the body
uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
Incidence not known
Feeling of warmth
hiccups
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
redness of the skin
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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.