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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Back pain
  2. blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. cracked, dry, or scaly skin
  5. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  6. frequent urge to urinate
  7. muscle or bone pain
  8. pain in the arms or legs
  9. rash
  10. skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
  11. swelling

Less common

  1. Arm or jaw pain
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. body aches or pain
  4. chest pain, discomfort, heaviness, or tightness
  5. chills
  6. confusion
  7. congestion
  8. cough
  9. difficulty with breathing
  10. difficulty with moving
  11. dryness or soreness of the throat
  12. ear congestion
  13. fast or irregular heartbeat
  14. fever
  15. headache
  16. hoarseness
  17. joint pain
  18. loss of voice
  19. muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
  20. muscle stiffness
  21. numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, hands, or feet
  22. pain in the lower back, bottom, upper leg, or hips
  23. painful blisters on the trunk of the body
  24. pale skin
  25. rapid weight gain
  26. runny or stuffy nose
  27. seizures
  28. sneezing
  29. stomach cramps
  30. swollen joints
  31. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  32. tremor
  33. trouble swallowing
  34. trouble breathing
  35. unusual bleeding or bruising
  36. unusual tiredness or weakness
  37. unusual weight gain or loss
  38. voice changes

Rare

  1. Blood in the stool
  2. change in bowel habits
  3. clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
  4. constipation
  5. darkened urine
  6. difficulty with eating
  7. dimpling of the breast skin
  8. indigestion
  9. inverted nipple
  10. itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
  11. loss of appetite
  12. lower back or side pain
  13. lump in the breast or under the arm
  14. lump or swelling in the abdomen or stomach
  15. nausea
  16. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  17. persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
  18. raised, firm, and bright red patches of the skin on the arm or leg
  19. redness or swelling of the breast
  20. sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
  21. stomach discomfort
  22. unexplained weight loss
  23. vomiting
  24. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. heavy feeling in the jaw
  3. loose teeth
  4. mood or mental changes
  5. pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
  6. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  7. sore throat
  8. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth

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:

Less common

  1. Dizziness or lightheadedness
  2. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
  3. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  4. feeling of fullness
  5. heartburn
  6. lack or loss of strength
  7. passing gas
  8. redness, pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot was given
  9. sensation of spinning
  10. trouble sleeping
  11. upper abdominal or stomach pain

Incidence not known

  1. Loss or thinning of the hair

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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