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. Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
2. change or loss of taste
3. chest pain or discomfort
4. continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
5. decrease in the frequency and amount of urine
6. diarrhea
7. difficult or painful urination
8. dizziness
9. dry mouth
10. fever
11. headache
12. hearing loss
13. increased thirst
14. loss of appetite
15. mood changes
16. muscle pain or cramps
17. nausea or vomiting
18. seizures
19. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
20. slow or irregular heartbeat
21. trouble breathing
22. unusual bleeding or bruising
23. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

1. Arm, leg, back, or jaw pain
2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
3. blurred vision
4. body aches or pain
5. chills
6. cough or hoarseness
7. cramps
8. difficulty in moving
9. dry throat
10. ear congestion
11. fast or pounding heartbeat or pulse
12. increased blinking
13. loss of voice
14. muscle stiffness or twitching
15. nervousness
16. pain, cramps, or heavy menstrual bleeding
17. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
18. pounding in the ears
19. runny or stuffy nose
20. sneezing
21. sore throat
22. swelling of the testes
23. tightness in the chest
24. twitching of the eyelids
25. unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

1. Anxiety
2. cold, clammy, pale skin
3. confusion
4. difficulty swallowing
5. discouragement
6. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
7. excitement
8. false or unusual sense of well-being
9. feeling sad or empty
10. general feeling of illness
11. hives, itching, skin rash
12. irritability
13. loss of interest or pleasure
14. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, lips, or tongue
15. restlessness
16. shivering
17. slowing of labor
18. stiff neck or back
19. sweating
20. trouble concentrating
21. trouble sleeping
22. weakness of the muscles in your face

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. Acid or sour stomach
2. belching
3. 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
4. constipation
5. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
6. full feeling
7. heartburn
8. indigestion
9. passing gas
10. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

Incidence not known

1. Abnormal ejaculation
2. decreased sexual performance or desire
3. loss of bladder and bowel control
4. loss of genital sensation and sexual function
5. no sensation in the legs
6. numbness
7. unable to move the legs

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2023

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