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. Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  2. fever

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. chest tightness
  3. coma
  4. confusion
  5. cough
  6. decreased urine output
  7. depression
  8. difficulty swallowing
  9. dizziness
  10. fast heartbeat
  11. headache
  12. hives, itching, skin rash
  13. hostility
  14. irritability
  15. lethargy
  16. muscle twitching
  17. nausea
  18. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  19. rapid weight gain
  20. seizures
  21. stupor
  22. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  23. trouble breathing
  24. 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. Back pain
  2. 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
  3. constipation
  4. diarrhea
  5. falling
  6. headache
  7. muscle aches
  8. sore throat
  9. stomach pain
  10. stuffy or runny nose
  11. vomiting

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: July 01, 2024

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