Tesamorelin (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:

• Difficulty with moving
• Muscle pain or stiffness
• Pain in the arms or legs
• Pain in the joints

• Blurred vision
• Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• Burning, numbness, pain, or tingling in all fingers except the smallest finger
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Pounding in the ears
• Slow or fast heartbeat
• Swelling of the joints
• Unsteadiness or awkwardness
• Weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

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:

• Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at injection site
• Muscle aching or cramping

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Bone pain
• Discouragement
• Feeling of warmth
• Feeling sad or empty
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Irritability
• Itching skin
• Lack of appetite
• Loss of interest or pleasure
• Muscle spasms
• Nausea
• Night sweats
• Rash
• Redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
• Sleeplessness
• Stiffness of the joints
• Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• Strain in the muscles
• Sudden sweating
• Tiredness
• Trouble concentrating
• Trouble sleeping
• Unable to sleep
• Upper abdominal or stomach pain
• Vomiting

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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