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. body aches or pain
  3. chest tightness
  4. chills
  5. cough
  6. ear congestion
  7. fever
  8. flushing
  9. headache
  10. loss of voice
  11. nausea and vomiting
  12. sneezing
  13. sore throat
  14. stuffy or runny nose
  15. trouble breathing

Less common

  1. Diarrhea
  2. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  3. joint pain
  4. loss of appetite
  5. muscle aches and pains
  6. shivering
  7. sweating
  8. trouble sleeping
  9. unusual tiredness or weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Difficulty swallowing
  2. dizziness
  3. fast heartbeat
  4. hives, itching, skin rash
  5. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  6. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

  1. 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

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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