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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest pain or discomfort
  4. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  5. headache
  6. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  7. nervousness
  8. pounding in the ears
  9. rapid weight gain
  10. tingling of the hands or feet
  11. unusual tiredness or weakness
  12. unusual weight gain or loss

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. change in the size, shape, or color of existing mole
  3. change in vision
  4. chills
  5. confusion
  6. cough
  7. difficulty in speaking
  8. double vision
  9. fever
  10. hoarseness
  11. inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
  12. inability to speak
  13. lower back or side pain
  14. mole that leaks fluid or bleeds
  15. nausea
  16. new mole
  17. numbness or tingling in the face, arms or legs
  18. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  19. painful blisters on the trunk of the body
  20. painful or difficult urination
  21. persistent non-healing sore
  22. pink growth
  23. pounding, slow heartbeat
  24. reddish patch or irritated area
  25. seizures
  26. shiny bump
  27. slow speech
  28. sweating
  29. tremor
  30. trouble speaking, thinking, or walking
  31. trouble breathing
  32. vomiting
  33. white, yellow, or waxy scar-like area

incidence not known

  1. Back pain
  2. drowsiness
  3. fever

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. Arm or leg pain
  2. diarrhea
  3. falls

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.

Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2024

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