Pramlintide (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:

More common
  • Anxiety
  • Blurred vision
  • Chills
  • Cold sweats
  • Coma
  • Confusion
  • Cool pale skin
  • Cough
  • Depression
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Dizziness
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Headache
  • Hives
  • Increased hunger
  • Itching
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Nightmares
  • Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  • Seizures
  • Shakiness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Skin rash
  • Slurred speech
  • Tightness in the chest
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Wheezing

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
  • Difficulty with moving
  • Inflicted injury
  • Loss of appetite
  • Muscle pain or stiffness
  • Pain in the joints
  • Stomach pain
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss
Less common
  • Body aches or pain
  • Congestion
  • Dryness or soreness of the throat
  • Fever
  • Hoarseness
  • Runny nose
  • Tender, swollen glands in the neck
  • Trouble in swallowing
  • 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.

Precautions

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Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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