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. 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. blurred vision
  3. chest tightness
  4. chills
  5. confusion
  6. cough
  7. decreased urine
  8. difficulty in breathing or swallowing
  9. dizziness
  10. dry mouth
  11. eye pain
  12. fast heartbeat
  13. feeling of warmth
  14. fever
  15. general feeling of illness
  16. headache
  17. increased thirst
  18. loss of appetite
  19. mood changes
  20. muscle pain or cramps
  21. nausea or vomiting
  22. nervousness
  23. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  24. pounding in the ears
  25. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  26. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
  27. seizures
  28. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  29. skin itching, rash, or redness
  30. sore throat
  31. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  32. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
  33. 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. Back pain
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. cracked, dry, scaly skin
  4. ear swelling
  5. swelling

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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