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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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the 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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bone malformations
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confusion
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cough or hoarseness
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fast or irregular heartbeat
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fever
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frequent bone fractures
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hives, itching, skin rash
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
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mood or mental changes
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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pain in the arm or leg
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redness of the skin
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seizures
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slowed growth
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stomach cramps
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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tremor
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troubled breathing or swallowing
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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Aching or discomfort in the lower legs or sensation of crawling in the legs
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back pain
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constipation
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diarrhea
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness
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headache
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muscle ache, pain, spasm, or stiffness
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nausea
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toothache
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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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