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:

Less common

  1. Changes in behavior
  2. dark urine
  3. discouragement
  4. feeling sad or empty
  5. loss of appetite
  6. loss of interest or pleasure
  7. nausea or vomiting
  8. stomach pain, severe
  9. thoughts of hurting oneself
  10. trouble concentrating
  11. trouble sleeping
  12. unusual tiredness or weakness
  13. yellow eyes or skin

Rare

  1. Rash

Incidence not known

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. chest pain
  3. chills
  4. cough
  5. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  6. painful or difficult urination
  7. sore throat
  8. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  9. swollen glands
  10. trouble breathing
  11. unusual bleeding or bruising

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

Less common

  1. Bloated
  2. body aches or pain
  3. diarrhea
  4. difficulty in moving
  5. dizziness
  6. ear congestion
  7. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
  8. fever
  9. full feeling
  10. headache
  11. increased weight
  12. joint pain
  13. loss of voice
  14. muscle aches, cramps, pains, or stiffness
  15. passing gas
  16. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  17. sneezing
  18. stuffy or runny nose
  19. swollen joints
  20. unusual tiredness or weakness
  21. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Burning, dry, or itching eyes
  2. discharge, excessive tearing
  3. redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid
  4. swelling or puffiness of the face

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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