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:
Less common
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Crying for 3 or more hours
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fainting
Rare
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Blurred vision
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confusion
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difficulty with breathing or swallowing
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fever of 102.2 degrees F or more
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headache (severe or continuing)
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hives or welts
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itching, especially of the feet or hands
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reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
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seizures
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sleepiness (unusual and continuing)
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sweating
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swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
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unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe)
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vomiting (severe or continuing)
Incidence not known
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Blood in the urine
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bloody or black, tarry stools
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
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chills
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cough
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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flushed, dry skin
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fruit-like breath odor
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inability to move the arms and legs
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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increased urination
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large, flat, blue or purplish patches on the skin
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of consciousness
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muscle pain or spasms
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nausea
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painful knees and ankles
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness and swelling on the skin, buttocks, legs, or ankles
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skin rash
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stiff neck
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stomach pain
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sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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unexplained weight loss
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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Body aches
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diarrhea
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fever of 99.5 degrees F or more
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redness, swelling, tenderness, pain, or a lump at the injection of site
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tiredness
Incidence not known
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Back pain
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injection site bruising
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muscle or joint pain
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weakness of the muscles in the face
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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