Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

1. Blurred vision
2. chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
3. confusion
4. cough producing mucus
5. difficulty breathing
6. difficulty in moving
7. dizziness
8. faintness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
9. feeling unusually cold shivering
10. headache
11. hives or welts, itching, skin rash
12. irregular heartbeat
13. joint pain
14. muscle ache, cramps, pains, or stiffness
15. nervousness
16. pounding in the ears
17. redness of the skin
18. stomach pain
19. sweating
20. swelling of the ankles, feet, and lower legs
21. swollen joints
22. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence unknown

1. Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
2. chills
3. cloudy or bloody urine
4. cough
5. decreased cardiac output
6. decreased frequency or amount of urine
7. difficulty in speaking
8. difficulty swallowing
9. dilated neck veins
10. double vision
11. fast heartbeat
12. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
13. fever
14. high blood pressure
15. inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
16. increased thirst
17. irregular, fast, or slow, or shallow breathing
18. lack or loss of strength
19. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
20. loss of appetite
21. lower back or side pain
22. nausea
23. no breathing
24. no pulse or blood pressure
25. noisy breathing
26. pain in the joints
27. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
28. problems with muscle control or coordination
29. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
30. seizures
31. sensation of spinning
32. severe or sudden headache
33. shakiness and unsteady walk
34. slow or slurred speech
35. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
36. temporary blindness
37. throat tightness
38. trembling
39. trouble breathing
40. unconsciousness
41. vomiting
42. weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
43. weight gain

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More Common

1. Acid or sour stomach
2. belching
3. body aches or pain
4. body produces substance that can bind to drug making it less effective or cause side effects
5. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
6. congestion
7. discouragement
8. dryness or soreness of the throat
9. fear
10. feeling sad or empty
11. fever, not related to infusion
12. heartburn
13. hoarseness
14. indigestion
15. irritability
16. loss of interest or pleasure
17. pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
18. paleness of skin
19. runny nose
20. sensation of change in temperature
21. skeletal pain
22. sneezing
23. stuffy nose
24. trouble concentrating
25. trouble sleeping
26. voice changes

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2024

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