COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- agitation
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- throat irritation
- a stuffy and runny nose
- dry mouth
- constipation
- joint pain
- dizziness
- difficulty sleeping
- excessive sweating
- muscle tremors
- decreased appetite
- weight loss
- headache
- heart throbbing or pounding
- nausea
- diarrhea
- nervousness
- intense abdominal pain
- abnormal dreams
- anxious feelings
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- an infection
- high blood pressure
- abnormal heart rhythm
- low blood pressure
- hives
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- altered interest in having sexual intercourse
- myoclonus, quick and involuntary muscle jerks
- a migraine headache
- blurred vision
- a hearing disorder
- bronchitis
- stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
- indigestion
- a problem with menstrual periods
- dry skin
- neck pain
- drowsiness
- fever
- loss of muscle coordination
- fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands
- temporary redness of face and neck
- increased hunger
- nosebleed
- cough
- vomiting
- difficulty swallowing
- gas
- an increased need to urinate often
- generalized weakness
- irritability
- chest pains unrelated to heart problems
- drug-induced hot flashes
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- a disorder with excess antidiuretic hormone called syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone
- a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia
- decreased blood platelets
- low levels of white blood cells
- high levels of white blood cells
- mental problems from taking the drug
- manic behavior
- delusions
- paranoia
- suicidal behavior
- suicidal thoughts
- thoughts of hurting or killing others
- a type of movement disorder called parkinsonism
- tardive dyskinesia, a disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the face, mouth and tongue
- increased pressure in the eye
- disturbance in the ability of the eye to focus
- hearing loss
- a heart attack
- a clot in the lung
- complete heart block
- atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder
- extra heartbeats
- orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
- bronchospasm
- inflammation of the esophagus
- a stomach ulcer
- inflammation of the large intestine
- inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
- bleeding of the stomach or intestines
- erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
- coma
- unconsciousness
- hallucinations
- seizures
- a feeling of restlessness with inability to sit still
- a type of abnormal movement disorder called dyskinesia
- abnormal liver function tests
- a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
- a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
- a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
- secondary angle-closure glaucoma, a type of eye disorder
- a rupture in the wall of the stomach or intestine
- a type of bumpy skin rash called a maculopapular rash
- pancreatitis
- abnormal muscle movements
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- low amount of sodium in the blood
- anemia
- depersonalization, a disconnection of one's own sense of reality or identity
- problems with ejaculation
- grinding of the teeth
- an extreme sense of wellbeing called euphoria
- dry eye
- bruising under the skin
- pneumonia
- excessive saliva production
- the inability to have an erection
- enlarged breasts
- inflammation or infection of the vagina
- bleeding not related to menstrual period
- increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
- skin rash with sloughing
- hair loss
- hirsutism, a condition of hair growth on parts of the body normally without hair
- muscle weakness
- muscle stiffness
- leg cramps
- delirium
- sensation of spinning or whirling
- taste impairment
- puffy face from water retention
- aphasia, a loss of the ability to speak and understand language
- a type of speech disorder called dysarthria
- trouble breathing
- difficult or painful urination
- an inability to completely empty the bladder
- involuntary leakage of urine
- excess urination
- urination during the night
- a condition where there is excess sugar in the urine
- abnormal results on an electroencephalogram, a test recording the brain's activity
- a feeling of pins and needles on skin
- inflammation of a vein
- a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
- an increased interest in having sexual intercourse
- pain with sexual intercourse
- fast heartbeat
