Side Effects
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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:
More common
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Blurred vision
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decreased vision
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difficulty with swallowing or speaking
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double vision
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dry eyes
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eye pain
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hoarseness
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itching of the eyes
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muscle or bone pain
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muscle weakness
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problems with focusing of the eyes
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seeing double
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seizures
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stuffy or runny nose
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sore throat
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voice changes
Less common
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Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
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body aches or pain
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chest tightness
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chills
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cough
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cough producing mucus
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diarrhea
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difficult or labored breathing
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ear congestion
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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shivering
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sneezing
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stiff muscles
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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change in color vision
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difficulty seeing at night
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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flushing or redness of the skin
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hives, itching, rash
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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partial or slight paralysis of the face
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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unusually warm skin
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
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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 the injection site
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dry mouth
Less common
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Drooping upper eyelids
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
Incidence not known
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Dizziness or lightheadedness
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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sensation of spinning
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.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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