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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Numbness
  2. tingling
  3. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Bone pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. fever
  5. muscle aches
  6. runny or stuffy nose
  7. shivering
  8. skin rash, itching, redness, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before vaccination
  9. sneezing
  10. sore throat
  11. sweating

Rare

  1. Difficulty swallowing
  2. dizziness
  3. fast heartbeat
  4. headache, severe
  5. puffiness or swelling around eyelids
  6. shortness of breath

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. pain in joints and/or muscles

Less common

  1. Depression
  2. diarrhea
  3. dizziness
  4. feeling unusually cold

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.