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:
More common
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Chills
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decreased appetite
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diarrhea
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difficulty in moving
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fever
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headache
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joint pain, tenderness, swelling
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muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
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nausea
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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stomach pain
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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vomiting
Rare
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Joint stiffness
Incidence not known
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Chest tightness
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cough
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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hives, itching, rash
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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trouble breathing
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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crying, irritability, or screaming
Less common
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Irritation or soreness of the mouth
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sweating
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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