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

  1. Chest tightness
  2. fast heartbeat
  3. fever
  4. hives, itching, or skin rash
  5. hoarseness
  6. irritation
  7. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  8. redness of the skin
  9. swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
  10. trouble breathing or swallowing

Incidence not known

  1. Cough
  2. dizziness
  3. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  4. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. Headache

Less common

  1. 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
  2. body aches or pain
  3. dryness or soreness of the throat
  4. stuffy or runny nose
  5. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  6. voice changes

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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