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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- Chills
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- General feeling of discomfort or illness
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle aches and pains
- Nausea
- Runny nose
- Shivering
- Sore throat
- Sweating
- Trouble sleeping
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
- Vomiting
- Body aches or pain
- Difficulty with breathing
- Ear congestion
- Loss of voice
- Nasal congestion
- Sneezing
- Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- Numbness or tingling of the hands, feet, or face
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
- Joint pain
- Muscle cramps or stiffness
- Swollen joints
- Back pain
- Pain, itching, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
- Rash
- Stuffy nose
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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