What should I watch for?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check your heart rate and blood pressure regularly while you are taking this medicine. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your heart rate and blood pressure should be, and when you should contact him or her.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
This medicine can affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while you are taking this medicine without asking your doctor or health care professional for advice. Some ingredients may increase your blood pressure.
Common and Rare 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
Changes in vision
difficult or labored breathing
shortness of breath
swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
tightness in chest
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
blurred vision
chest discomfort
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
convulsions
cool, pale skin
decreased urine output
dilated neck veins
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
extreme fatigue
headache
increased hunger
irregular breathing
loss of bladder control
muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
nervousness
nightmares
noisy breathing
pain in the shoulders, back, neck, or jaw
shakiness
slow, fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
slurred speech
sudden loss of consciousness
sweating
troubled breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
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:
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
bloated
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
difficulty in moving
discouragement
excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
feeling sad or empty
full feeling
indigestion
irritability
lack of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
muscle aching or cramping
muscle pain or stiffness
pain in joints
passing gas
problems in urination or increase in amount of urine
rash
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
swollen joints
tiredness
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
unable to sleep
unusual dreams
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.
