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:
Rare
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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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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest tightness
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confusion
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difficult or labored breathing
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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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feeling of warmth
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
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loss of consciousness
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paleness of the skin
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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redness of the skin
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seizures
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sweating
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
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burning sensation
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burning, dry, or itching eyes
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chest pain
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cough
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decreased or uncontrolled urination
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deep bone pain
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difficulty with swallowing
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discharge or excessive tearing
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hoarseness
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increased sweating
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lack or loss of strength
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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muscle stiffness or weakness
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no blood pressure or pulse
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no breathing
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noisy breathing
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numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
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paralysis or severe weakness of the legs
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redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
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skin rash, swelling, hardness, tightness, burning, itching, or red or dark patches
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slow or irregular breathing
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sneezing
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stiff joints or trouble moving
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stopping of the heart
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swelling of the mouth or throat
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uncontrolled bowel movements
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uncontrolled movements of the body
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:
Less common
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Headache
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nausea
Rare
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Change in sense of smell
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change in taste
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dizziness
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dry mouth
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feeling hot or cold
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loss of taste
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unusually warm skin
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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.
Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024
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