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:

Rare

  1. Chest pain or discomfort
  2. inability to move the arms and legs
  3. nausea
  4. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  5. sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
  6. sweating
  7. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  2. chest tightness
  3. cough
  4. difficulty swallowing
  5. dizziness
  6. fast heartbeat
  7. hives, itching, skin rash
  8. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  9. stomach pain
  10. trouble breathing
  11. 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. Difficulty in moving
  2. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  3. headache
  4. joint pain
  5. muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
  6. pain or tenderness at the injection site
  7. swollen joints

Less common

  1. Fever
  2. redness or swelling 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: Feb. 01, 2024

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