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:

Incidence not known

  1. Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
  2. anxiety
  3. arm, back, or jaw pain
  4. 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
  5. blurred vision
  6. chest pain, tightness, heaviness, or discomfort
  7. cold, pale, or bluish color of the skin of the fingers or toes
  8. confusion
  9. difficulty in speaking
  10. dizziness
  11. double vision
  12. fainting
  13. fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
  14. headache
  15. inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
  16. inability to speak
  17. nausea
  18. numbness, tingling, or pain in the fingers
  19. paleness of the skin
  20. pounding in the ears
  21. restlessness
  22. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  23. slow speech
  24. sweating
  25. trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
  26. trouble breathing
  27. unusual tiredness or weakness
  28. vomiting

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Agitation
  2. coldness of the skin
  3. confusion
  4. decreased awareness or responsiveness
  5. decreased urine output
  6. depression
  7. drowsiness
  8. hostility
  9. irritability
  10. lightheadedness
  11. loss of consciousness
  12. muscle twitching
  13. rapid weight gain
  14. rapid, deep breathing
  15. seizures
  16. severe sleepiness
  17. stomach cramps
  18. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  19. unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness

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: April 01, 2024

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