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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. chills
  4. cold sweats
  5. coma
  6. confusion
  7. cool, pale skin
  8. depression
  9. dizziness
  10. dry mouth
  11. fast heartbeat
  12. flushed, dry skin
  13. fruit-like breath odor
  14. headache
  15. increased hunger
  16. increased thirst
  17. increased urination
  18. nausea
  19. nervousness
  20. nightmares
  21. seizures
  22. shakiness
  23. slurred speech
  24. sweating
  25. trouble breathing
  26. unexplained weight loss
  27. unusual tiredness or weakness
  28. vomiting

Incidence not known

  1. Chest tightness
  2. cough
  3. diarrhea
  4. difficulty with swallowing
  5. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  6. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  7. hives, itching, or skin rash
  8. lack or loss of strength
  9. paleness of the skin
  10. pounding in the ears
  11. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  12. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  13. slow or fast heartbeat

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 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

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.