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:
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest tightness
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chills
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cough
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dark colored urine
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of warmth
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hives, itching, skin rash
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joint pain
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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muscle cramps, pains, spasms, or stiffness
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, or groin
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trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
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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
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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of 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
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fever
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headache
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muscle aches
Incidence not known
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General feeling of discomfort or illness
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itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth on skin
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loss of appetite
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loss or thinning of the hair
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runny nose
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shivering
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trouble sleeping
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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: Feb. 01, 2024
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