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. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. ear congestion
  5. fever
  6. headache
  7. loss of voice
  8. sneezing
  9. sore throat
  10. stuffy or runny nose
  11. trouble breathing
  12. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Bladder pain
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  4. frequent urge to urinate
  5. itching of the vagina or genitals
  6. lower back or side pain
  7. persistent non-healing sore
  8. pink growth
  9. reddish patch or irritated area
  10. shiny bump
  11. thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor
  12. white, yellow or waxy scar-like area

Rare

  1. Discouragement
  2. feeling sad or empty
  3. irritability
  4. lack of appetite
  5. loss of interest or pleasure
  6. trouble concentrating
  7. trouble sleeping

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. blisters on the skin
  3. bloating
  4. blurred vision
  5. chest pain or tightness
  6. cold flu-like symptoms
  7. coma
  8. confusion
  9. cough or hoarseness
  10. diarrhea
  11. difficulty swallowing
  12. dizziness
  13. drowsiness
  14. fainting
  15. fast heartbeat
  16. general feeling of illness
  17. hallucinations
  18. hives, itching, skin rash
  19. increase in bone pain
  20. indigestion
  21. itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth on the skin
  22. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  23. lightheadedness
  24. mood or mental changes
  25. muscle aches
  26. nausea
  27. night sweats
  28. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  29. seizures
  30. severe cramping
  31. spots on your skin resembling a blister or pimple
  32. stiff neck or back
  33. stomach pain or tenderness
  34. vomiting

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:

Less common

  1. Cough producing mucus
  2. difficulty in moving
  3. joint pain
  4. muscle cramps, pains, or stiffness
  5. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  6. swollen joints

Rare

  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

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: May 01, 2024

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