Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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. Difficulty in moving
  2. fever
  3. joint pain
  4. muscle pain or stiffness

Less common

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  3. rapid weight gain
  4. tingling of the hands or feet
  5. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  6. unusual weight gain or loss
  7. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Incidence not known

  1. Blurred vision
  2. coma
  3. confusion
  4. decreased urine output
  5. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  6. fainting
  7. fast or irregular heartbeat
  8. headache
  9. increased thirst
  10. muscle cramps
  11. seizures
  12. sweating
  13. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  14. swollen joints
  15. trouble breathing
  16. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. nausea

Less common

  1. Lack or loss of strength

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.