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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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rapid weight gain
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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chest tightness
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chills
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cold sweats
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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decreased urine
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depression
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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fast heartbeat
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headache
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hives, itching, or skin rash
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increased hunger
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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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 appetite
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea
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nightmares
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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 or pain
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diarrhea
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dry mouth
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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loss of voice
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runny or stuffy nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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stomach pain
Incidence not known
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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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redistribution or accumulation of body fat
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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