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. Agitation
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. bleeding gums
  4. blood in the urine or stools
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. dark urine
  8. decreased urine
  9. depression
  10. dizziness
  11. dry mouth
  12. diarrhea
  13. dizziness
  14. fainting
  15. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  16. headache
  17. hostility
  18. increased thirst
  19. irregular heartbeat
  20. irritability
  21. lethargy
  22. loss of appetite
  23. mood changes
  24. muscle pain, cramps, or twitching
  25. nausea or vomiting
  26. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  27. pale skin
  28. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  29. rapid weight gain
  30. seizures
  31. stomach pain
  32. stupor
  33. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  34. trouble breathing
  35. unusual bleeding or bruising
  36. unusual tiredness or weakness
  37. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Chest tightness
  2. cough
  3. difficulty swallowing
  4. hives, itching, or skin rash
  5. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

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

  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
  2. constipation

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: May 01, 2024

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