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It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Your doctor may also want to check your nose before and during treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor might give you an allergy skin test to see if you are allergic to calcitonin before using this medicine.
This medicine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hoarseness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth while you are using this medicine.
This medicine may cause irritation in the nose that can be painful and serious. Stop using this medicine and check with your doctor right away if you have more than one of the following symptoms: sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, shortness of breath, troubled breathing, or heavy nosebleeds.
Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.
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