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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Anxiety
  2. behavior change similar to being drunk
  3. bladder pain
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. blurred vision
  6. cold sweats
  7. confusion
  8. depression
  9. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  10. difficulty with thinking
  11. dizziness or lightheadedness
  12. drowsiness
  13. excessive hunger
  14. fast heartbeat
  15. frequent urge to urinate
  16. headache
  17. irritability or abnormal behavior
  18. lower back or side pain
  19. nightmares
  20. restless sleep
  21. seizures
  22. shakiness
  23. slurred speech
  24. tingling in the hands, feet, lips, or tongue

Less common

  1. Depression of the skin at the place of injection
  2. dryness of the mouth
  3. fast or weak pulse
  4. feeling of pressure, itching, redness, soreness, stinging, swelling, or tingling at the place of injection
  5. increased thirst
  6. irregular heartbeat
  7. loss of appetite
  8. mood or mental changes
  9. muscle cramps or pain
  10. nausea
  11. skin rash or itching over the whole body
  12. sweating
  13. thickening of the skin at the place of injection
  14. trouble breathing
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness
  16. vomiting

Rare

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. difficulty in breathing or swallowing
  3. rapid weight gain
  4. redistribution or accumulation of body fat
  5. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  6. unusual weight gain or loss

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. Back pain
  2. body aches or pain
  3. chills
  4. cough
  5. diarrhea
  6. ear congestion
  7. fever
  8. loss of voice
  9. muscle aches
  10. sneezing
  11. sore throat
  12. stuffy or runny nose

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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