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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Fever
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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dark urine
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difficulty with breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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general body swelling
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headache
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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nosebleeds
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pale skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness of the skin
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seizures
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sore throat
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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yellow eyes or skin
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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Pain, redness, itching, or swelling at the injection site
Less common
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Bleeding, bruising, or lumps at the injection site
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diarrhea
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difficulty with moving
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joint pain or swelling
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muscle ache, cramps, pain, or stiffness
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upper abdominal or stomach pain
Rare
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Blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, numbness, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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body aches or pain
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ear congestion
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loss of voice
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sneezing
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stuffy or runny nose
Incidence not known
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Bloating
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constipation
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dark urine
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difficulty with moving
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indigestion
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pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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: Oct. 01, 2024
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