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- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
Common known 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.
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
- Cold, clammy skin- convulsions (seizures)- drowsiness that is so severe that you are not able to answer when spoken to or, if asleep, cannot be awakened- low blood pressure- pinpoint pupils of eyes- slow heartbeat- very slow (fewer than 8 breaths a minute) or troubled breathingCheck with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
- Decrease in amount of urine or in the frequency of urination- hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)Less common
- Chest pain- difficulty in speaking- fainting- irregular heartbeat- mood or mental changes- problems with walking- redness, swelling, itching, or bumps on the skin at place of application- spitting bloodRare
- Any change in vision- bladder pain- difficulty in speaking- fever with or without chills- fluid-filled blisters on skin- frequent urge to urinate- noisy breathing, shortness of breath, tightness in chest, or wheezing- red, thickened, or scaly skin- swelling of abdomen or stomach area- swollen and/or painful glands- unusual bruisingIncidence not known
- Bloating or swelling of face, hands, lower legs and/or feet- fast or pounding heartbeat or pulse- rapid weight gainSome 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
- Abdominal or stomach pain that was not present before treatment - confusion- constipation- diarrhea- dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness- false sense of well-being- feeling anxious- headache- indigestion- loss of appetite- nausea or vomiting- nervousness- sweating- weaknessLess common
- Bloated feeling or gas- feeling anxious and restless at the same time- feeling of crawling, tingling, or burning of the skin- memory loss- unusual dreamsIncidence not known
- Decreased interest in sexual intercourse- ejaculatory difficulty- inability to have or keep an erection- loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance- not able to have an orgasm- weight lossAfter you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your doctor immediately if you notice the following side effects:
- Anxiety- body aches- diarrhea- fast heartbeat- fever, runny nose, or sneezing- gooseflesh- increased sweating- increased yawning- loss of appetite- nausea or vomiting- nervousness, restlessness, or irritability- shivering or trembling- stomach cramps- trouble in sleeping- unusually large pupils in eyes- weaknessOther side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
