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:
More common
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Difficulty in breathing or swallowing
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fever over 39 °C (102 °F)
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itching, especially of the feet or hands
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reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
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swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
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Difficulty in moving
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joint pain
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muscle pain or stiffness
Incidence not known
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Back pain, sudden and severe
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blindness or vision changes
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blood in the urine or stools
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bloody nose
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, painful, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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burning of the face or mouth
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change in walking and balance
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chest tightness
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clumsiness or unsteadiness
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confusion
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cough
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dizziness
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drowsiness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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general feeling of illness
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heavier menstrual periods
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inability to move the arms and legs
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irritability
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large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin
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muscle weakness, sudden and progressing
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nausea
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pain in the stomach, groin, or scrotum
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pain or burning with urination
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painful knees and ankles
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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raised red swellings on the skin, the buttocks, legs, or ankles
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seizures
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severe headache
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skin rash
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stiff neck or back
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stomach pain
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sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
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swelling of the scrotum
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands on the side of the face or neck
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vomiting
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weakness in the hands or feet
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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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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loss of appetite
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sleepiness
Less common
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Runny nose
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sore throat
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vague feeling of bodily discomfort
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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