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:
More common
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Agitation
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coma
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confusion
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decreased urine output
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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fever or chills
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headache
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itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness or warmth on the skin
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irritability
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joint pain
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lethargy
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muscle aches, pains, and twitching
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nausea or vomiting
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nervousness
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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restlessness
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runny nose or sneezing
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seizures
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sore throat
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stomach pain
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stupor
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swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
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swelling of the feet or lower legs
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness or heaviness of the legs
Less common
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Black, tarry stools
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cough
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difficulty with swallowing
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hives, itching, or rash
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painful or difficult urination
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pale skin
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swelling of the face or lips
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ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
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unusual bruising or bleeding
Incidence not known
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Bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stools
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
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
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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of 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
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difficulty with moving
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headache
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muscle aches or stiffness
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, 2023
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