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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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common
- Uncontrolled vocal outbursts and/or tics (uncontrolled repeated body movements)

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose
- Abdominal cramps- blurred vision- change in consciousness- confusion- dark-colored urine- diarrhea- discouragement- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly- fainting- fast breathing- fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat- feeling sad or empty- lack of appetite- loss of consciousness- loss of interest or pleasure- mood or mental changes- muscle cramps or spasms- muscle pain or stiffness- nervousness- overactive reflexes- physical attempt to injure yourself- panic states- pounding in the ears- restlessness- seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there- seizures- shakiness in legs, arms, hands, or feet- sweating- trembling or shaking of hands or feet- trouble concentrating- unusual tiredness or weakness- violent actions

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
- Decreased appetite- headache- irritability- nausea- sleeplessness- trouble sleeping- unable to sleep- upper abdominal pain- vomiting- weight decreased
Less common
- Crying- depersonalization- depression- dizziness- dry mouth- dysphoria- euphoria- fever- paranoia- quick to react or overreact emotionally- rapidly changing moods- rash- sleepiness or unusual drowsiness

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.


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