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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Chest discomfort
  2. cough
  3. difficulty swallowing
  4. dizziness
  5. fainting or loss of consciousness
  6. fast heartbeat
  7. fast or irregular breathing
  8. hives, itching, or skin rash
  9. swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  10. trouble breathing
  11. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. Headache

Less common

  1. Body aches or pain
  2. chills
  3. ear congestion
  4. fever
  5. loss of voice
  6. nasal congestion
  7. pain, bruise, or swelling at the injection site
  8. pain in the arms or legs
  9. runny nose
  10. sneezing
  11. sore throat

Less common or rare

  1. Bone pain
  2. difficulty with moving
  3. dry mouth
  4. muscle aching or cramping
  5. muscle pains or stiffness
  6. swollen joints

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: Feb. 01, 2024

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