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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Pale skin
  2. trouble breathing
  3. unusual bleeding or bruising
  4. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Constipation
  2. depressed mood
  3. dry skin and hair
  4. feeling cold
  5. hair loss
  6. hoarseness or husky voice
  7. muscle cramps and stiffness
  8. slowed heartbeat
  9. weight gain

Incidence not known

  1. Bloating
  2. blurred vision
  3. change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
  4. chest tightness
  5. chills
  6. cough
  7. darkened urine
  8. darkening of the skin
  9. decrease amount in urine
  10. diarrhea
  11. difficulty swallowing
  12. dizziness
  13. dry mouth
  14. fainting
  15. fast heartbeat
  16. flushed, dry skin
  17. headache
  18. hives, itching, skin rash
  19. increased hunger
  20. increased thirst
  21. increased urination
  22. indigestion
  23. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  24. loss of appetite
  25. loss of consciousness
  26. mental depression
  27. nausea
  28. noisy, rattling breathing
  29. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  30. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  31. stomachache
  32. sweating
  33. swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
  34. unexplained weight loss
  35. vomiting
  36. yellow eyes or skin

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. Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
  2. cough producing mucus
  3. difficulty in moving
  4. earache
  5. joint pain
  6. muscle pain
  7. redness or swelling in the ear
  8. sore throat
  9. stuffy or runny nose

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.

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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