Glatiramer (Subcutaneous Route)

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Side Effects

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:

• Anxiety
• Bleeding, hard lump, hives or welts, itching, pain, redness, or swelling at the place of injection
• Chest pain
• Cough
• Excessive muscle tone
• Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
• Flushing
• Joint pain
• Lower back or side pain
• Neck pain
• Painful or difficult urination
• Skin rash
• Swelling or puffiness of the face
• Swollen lymph glands
• Swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
• Troubled breathing

• Agitation
• Bloating or swelling
• Chills
• Confusion
• Difficulty with swallowing
• Fainting
• Fever
• Headache, severe and throbbing
• Itching of the vagina or outside genitals
• Muscle aches
• Pain
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Purple spots under the skin
• Rapid weight gain
• Red streaks on the skin
• Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
• Small lumps under the skin
• Spasm of the throat
• Strong urge to urinate
• Swelling of the fingers, arms, feet, or legs
• Swelling or puffiness of the face
• Thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge without odor or with mild odor
• Tightness in the chest or wheezing
• Tingling of the hands or feet
• Trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
• Unusual weight gain or loss

• Back pain
• Blood in the urine
• Burning or stinging of the skin
• Continuous, uncontrolled back-and-forth or rolling eye movements
• Decreased sexual ability
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty with moving
• Ear pain
• Fast breathing
• High blood pressure
• Irritation of the mouth and tongue (thrush)
• Loss of appetite
• Menstrual pain or changes
• Muscle pain
• Painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
• Sensation of motion, usually whirling, either of oneself or of one's surroundings
• Speech problems
• Vision problems

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:

• Increased sweating
• Lack or loss of strength
• Nausea
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vomiting

• Double vision
• Runny nose
• Seeing double
• Weight gain

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.

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