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Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions–skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
• CNS depression–slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, difficulty staying awake
• Mood and behavior changes–anxiety, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, irritability, hostility, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
• Unusual sleep behaviors or activities you do not remember such as driving, eating, or sexual activity Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness the day after use
• Headache

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