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Common Side Effects

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Less frequent or rare

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

  • blurred vision
  • confusion
  • difficult urination
  • dizziness or lightheadedness
  • drowsiness
  • dryness of skin and mouth
  • fever
  • headache
  • mental depression
  • numbness of hands or feet
  • skin rash or itching
  • swelling of the gums

Always Notify Doctor

Call your doctor if any of the following side effects are severe and occur suddenly, since they may be signs of a more severe and dangerous problem with your bowels.

  • Bloating
  • constipation
  • loss of appetite
  • stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting
Symptoms of an Overdose
  • blurred vision (continuing) or changes in near vision
  • drowsiness (severe)
  • dryness of mouth, nose, and throat (severe)
  • fast heartbeat
  • shortness of breath or troubled breathing (severe)
  • unusual excitement, nervousness, restlessness, or irritability
  • unusual warmth, dryness, and flushing of the skin

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. This information is meant only as a guideline - always consult a physician or pharmacist for complete information about prescription medications.

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