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. Bladder pain
  2. bloody or cloudy urine
  3. body aches or pain
  4. chest tightness
  5. chills
  6. cough
  7. diarrhea
  8. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  9. dryness or soreness of the throat
  10. ear congestion
  11. fever
  12. frequent urge to urinate
  13. headache
  14. hoarseness
  15. joint pain
  16. loss of appetite
  17. loss of voice
  18. lower back or side pain
  19. muscle aches and pains
  20. nausea
  21. shivering
  22. sneezing
  23. stomach pain
  24. stuffy or runny nose
  25. sweating
  26. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  27. trouble breathing or swallowing
  28. trouble sleeping
  29. unusual tiredness or weakness
  30. voice changes
  31. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Chest pain
  2. lightheadedness or dizziness
  3. skin rash, itching
  4. swelling of the face, tongue, and throat

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 the 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. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  3. increased weight
  4. muscle or bone pain
  5. sensation of spinning
  6. weakness

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.