If any of the following side effects occur, check with your doctor as soon as you can:
More common:
Blue or purple spots on skin; difficulty in concentrating or paying attention
Less common:
Burning, numbness, or tingling sensations; clumsiness or unsteadiness; confusion; itching; mental depression; speech or language problems
Rare:
Agitation; bloody or cloudy urine; burning, pain, or difficulty in urinating; frequent urge to urinate; generalized weakness; hostility; memory problems; quick to react or overreact emotionally; rash; uncontrolled back-and-forth and/or rolling eye movements; walking in unusual manner
Symptoms of overdose:
Agitation (severe); clumsiness or unsteadiness (severe); coma; confusion (severe); drowsiness (severe); increase in seizures; mental depression; severe muscle twitching or jerking; sluggishness; speech problems (severe); weakness
You may experience other side effects that go away as your system adjusts to the medication. These usually do not need medical attention. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common:
Chills; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; fever; headache; muscle aches or pain; nervousness; sore throat; tremor; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting
Less common:
Abdominal pain; flushing; impaired vision; increased appetite; increased cough; mouth ulcers; muscle weakness; nausea; pain; trouble in sleeping
Some patients may experience other side effects not listed above. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
For further reading:
Medications Side Effects Library
About Bipolar Medications
Anticonvulsant Medications in Treating Bipolar Disorder
