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:

Less common

  1. Accumulation of pus
  2. changes in skin color
  3. dry, red, hot, or irritated skin
  4. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  5. fever
  6. pain, swelling, or tenderness in the skin
  7. swollen, red, tender area of infection

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  4. blurred vision
  5. chest pain or tightness
  6. chills
  7. cold sweats
  8. confusion
  9. cool, pale skin
  10. cough
  11. difficulty in moving
  12. dizziness
  13. headache
  14. hives, itching skin, or rash
  15. increase in bone pain
  16. increased hunger
  17. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  18. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  19. lower back, side, or stomach pain
  20. muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
  21. nervousness
  22. nightmares
  23. noisy breathing
  24. painful or difficult urination
  25. pale skin
  26. red, irritated eyes
  27. redness or soreness of the skin
  28. seizures
  29. shakiness
  30. slurred speech
  31. sore throat
  32. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  33. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
  34. swollen glands
  35. trouble breathing
  36. unusual bleeding or bruising
  37. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Stomach cramps or tenderness
  2. watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody

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. Hard lump, pain, redness, or pale skin at the site of injection
  2. nausea or 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: May 01, 2024

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