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:
Incidence not known
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Agitation
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back, leg, or stomach pains
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bleeding gums
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blurred vision
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chills
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coma
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confusion
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cough
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dark urine
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decreased urine output
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depression
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difficulty breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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flushing or redness of the skin
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general body swelling
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headache
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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hoarseness
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hostility
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irritability
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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lethargy
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loss of appetite
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muscle twitching
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nausea or vomiting
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noisy breathing
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nosebleeds
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pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
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pale skin
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rapid weight gain
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redness of the skin
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seizures
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severe headaches of sudden onset
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slow or irregular breathing
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sore throat
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stiff neck or back
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stupor
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sudden loss of coordination
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sudden onset of shortness of breath for no apparent reason
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sudden onset of slurred speech
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sudden vision changes
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sweating
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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tightness in the chest
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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unusually warm skin
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yellowing of the eyes or 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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Pain or swelling at the injection site
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: Feb. 01, 2024
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