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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.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
- Confusion- dizziness- drowsiness- falling- lightheadedness or fainting, especially when standing up- nausea - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there (hallucinations)- swelling of legs- twisting, twitching, or other unusual body movements- unusual tiredness or weakness- worsening of parkinsonismLess common
- Abdominal pain- blood in urine- burning, pain, or difficulty in urinating- chest pain- cough- double vision or other eye or vision problems- fast heartbeat - high or low blood pressure- irregular or pounding heartbeat- loss of memory- mental depression- pain- pain in arms or legs- shortness of breath - sore throat- tightness in chest- tingling, numbness, or prickly feelings - trouble in concentrating- troubled breathing- vomiting- wheezingRare
- Anxiety or nervousness- buzzing or ringing in ears- chills- cough- fever- headache- joint pain- loss of bladder control- muscle cramps, pain, or spasms- nasal congestion- runny nose- sneezing- trouble in swallowingSymptoms of overdose
- Agitation- chest pain- confusion- dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up- drowsiness- fainting- fatigue- grogginess- increase in unusual body movements, especially of the face or mouth- increased coughing- nausea - vomitingSome 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
- Abnormal dreams- constipation- decrease in sexual desire or performance- diarrhea- dryness of mouth- flushing- general feeling of discomfort or illness - headache- heartburn or gas- hot flashes- increased sweating- loss of appetite- tremor- weight loss- yawningOther 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
