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. Anxiety
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. blurred vision
  4. chills
  5. cold sweat
  6. confusion
  7. cool, pale skin
  8. darkening of the skin
  9. decreased urine
  10. depression
  11. diarrhea
  12. dizziness
  13. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  14. dry mouth
  15. fainting
  16. flushed, dry skin
  17. fruit-like breath odor
  18. headache
  19. increased hunger
  20. increased thirst
  21. increased urination
  22. loss of appetite
  23. loss of consciousness
  24. muscle pain or cramps
  25. nausea
  26. nightmares
  27. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  28. pounding in the ears
  29. rapid weight gain
  30. recurrent fever
  31. seizures
  32. shakiness
  33. skin rash
  34. slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
  35. slurred speech
  36. stomach pain or fullness
  37. sweating
  38. tingling of the hands or feet
  39. trouble breathing
  40. unusual tiredness or weakness
  41. unusual weight gain or loss
  42. vomiting
  43. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Clay-colored stools
  2. constipation
  3. darkened urine
  4. dry skin and hair
  5. feeling cold
  6. fever
  7. hair loss
  8. hoarseness or husky voice
  9. indigestion
  10. itching
  11. loss of appetite
  12. muscle stiffness
  13. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  14. unpleasant breath odor
  15. vomiting of blood

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. 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
  3. cough
  4. difficulty with moving
  5. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  6. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  7. joint pain
  8. lack or loss of strength
  9. pain in the arms or legs
  10. sensation of spinning
  11. shivering
  12. stuffy or runny nose
  13. swollen joints
  14. trouble sleeping

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: March 01, 2024

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