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$Title{Common Minor Side Effects}
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Side Effect Management
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Constipation Increase the amount of fiber in your diet; drink plenty
of fluids [*]; exercise [*]
Decreased sweating Avoid working or exercising in the sun or under warm
conditions
Diarrhea Drink lots of water to replace lost fluids; if diarrhea
lasts longer than three days, call your doctor
Dizziness Avoid operating machinery or driving a car
Drowsiness Avoid operating machinery or driving a car
Dry mouth Suck on candy or ice chips, or chew sugarless gum
Dry nose and throat Use a humidifier or vaporizer
Fluid retention Avoid adding salt to foods; keep legs raised, if possible
(mild)
Headache Remain quiet; take aspirin [*] or acetaminophen [*]
Insomnia Take the last dose of the drug earlier in the day [*];
drink a glass of warm milk at bedtime; ask your doctor
about an exercise program
Itching Take frequent baths or showers, or use wet soaks
Nasal congestion If necessary, use nose drops [*]
Palpitations (mild) Rest often; avoid tension; do not drink coffee, tea, or
cola; stop smoking
Upset stomach Take the drug with milk or food [*]
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* Consult your doctor first.