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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Bladder pain
  2. 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
  3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  4. bloody or cloudy urine
  5. blue lips and fingernails
  6. blurred vision
  7. body aches or pain
  8. burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
  9. chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
  10. cold sweats
  11. confusion
  12. cough
  13. coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum
  14. dark urine
  15. diarrhea
  16. difficult or labored breathing
  17. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  18. dizziness or lightheadedness
  19. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  20. ear congestion
  21. facial swelling
  22. fainting
  23. fast or irregular heartbeat
  24. fever or chills
  25. frequent urge to urinate
  26. headache
  27. increased sweating
  28. itching
  29. loss of appetite
  30. loss of taste or smell
  31. loss of voice
  32. muscle or body pain
  33. nausea or vomiting
  34. nervousness
  35. painful blisters on the trunk of the body
  36. pale skin
  37. pounding in the ears
  38. rapid weight gain
  39. runny or stuffy nose
  40. sore throat
  41. stomach pain, severe
  42. stuffy or runny nose
  43. swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
  44. tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
  45. tingling of the hands or feet
  46. trouble breathing
  47. unsteadiness or awkwardness
  48. unusual bleeding or bruising
  49. unusual tiredness or weakness
  50. unusual weight gain or loss
  51. weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
  52. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Bloating
  2. difficulty swallowing
  3. hives
  4. indigestion
  5. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  6. 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

  1. Back pain
  2. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  3. constipation
  4. diarrhea
  5. difficulty in moving
  6. loss of appetite
  7. muscle pain or stiffness
  8. pain in the joints
  9. rash
  10. sleeplessness
  11. stomach pain
  12. trouble sleeping
  13. unable to sleep

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: Sept. 01, 2024

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