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:

Rare

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. cough
  3. difficulty swallowing
  4. dizziness
  5. fast heartbeat
  6. hives, itching, skin rash
  7. pale skin, pain, or redness at the injection site
  8. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  9. rapid weight gain
  10. tightness in the chest
  11. tingling of the hands or feet
  12. unusual tiredness or weakness
  13. unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

  1. Fever with seizures

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:

Rare

  1. Diarrhea
  2. 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.