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

  1. Chills
  2. diarrhea
  3. fever
  4. headache
  5. irritability
  6. joint or muscle pain
  7. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
  8. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Nausea
  2. vomiting

Rare

  1. Decreased appetite
  2. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  3. pain in the arms
  4. rash

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. blue or pale skin
  3. chest discomfort or tightness
  4. chest pain, possible moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder
  5. cough
  6. difficulty swallowing
  7. dizziness
  8. fast heartbeat
  9. fainting
  10. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  11. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  12. trouble breathing

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. Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site

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.