Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incidence not known

  1. Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. chest tightness
  4. chills
  5. cough
  6. dark colored urine
  7. diarrhea
  8. difficulty in moving
  9. difficulty swallowing
  10. dizziness
  11. fainting
  12. fast heartbeat
  13. feeling of warmth
  14. hives, itching, skin rash
  15. joint pain
  16. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  17. muscle cramps, pains, spasms, or stiffness
  18. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  19. red irritated eyes
  20. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  21. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
  22. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  23. sore throat
  24. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  25. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, or groin
  26. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
  27. unusual tiredness or weakness

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

  1. Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
  2. fever
  3. headache
  4. muscle aches

Incidence not known

  1. General feeling of discomfort or illness
  2. itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, warmth on skin
  3. loss of appetite
  4. loss or thinning of the hair
  5. runny nose
  6. shivering
  7. trouble sleeping
  8. 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.