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. Back pain
2. blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
3. bloody or cloudy urine
4. cracked, dry, or scaly skin
5. difficult, burning, or painful urination
6. frequent urge to urinate
7. muscle or bone pain
8. pain in the arms or legs
9. rash
10. skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
11. swelling

Less common

1. Abdominal or stomach cramps
2. arm or jaw pain
3. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
4. body aches or pain
5. chest pain or discomfort
6. chest tightness or heaviness
7. confusion
8. congestion
9. convulsions
10. cough
11. difficulty with breathing
12. difficulty with moving
13. dryness or soreness of the throat
14. ear congestion
15. fast or irregular heartbeat
16. fever or chills
17. headache
18. hoarseness
19. joint pain
20. loss of voice
21. muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
22. muscle stiffness
23. numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, hands, or feet
24. pain in the lower back, bottom, or hips
25. pain in the upper leg
26. painful blisters on the trunk of the body
27. pale skin
28. rapid weight gain
29. runny or stuffy nose
30. sneezing
31. swollen joints
32. tender, swollen glands in the neck
33. tremor
34. trouble swallowing
35. troubled breathing with exertion
36. unusual bleeding or bruising
37. unusual tiredness or weakness
38. unusual weight gain or loss
39. voice changes

Rare

1. Abdominal or stomach discomfort
2. blood in the stool
3. change in bowel habits
4. clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
5. constipation
6. darkened urine
7. difficulty with swallowing or eating
8. dimpling of the breast skin
9. indigestion
10. inverted nipple
11. itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
12. loss of appetite
13. lower back or side pain
14. lump in the breast or under the arm
15. lump or swelling in the abdomen or stomach
16. nausea
17. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
18. persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
19. raised, firm, and bright red patches of the skin on the arm or leg
20. redness or swelling of the breast
21. sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
22. unexplained weight loss
23. vomiting
24. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

1. Heavy feeling in the jaw
2. loose teeth
3. pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw

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:

Less common

1. Dizziness or lightheadedness
2. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
3. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
4. full feeling
5. heartburn
6. lack or loss of strength
7. passing gas
8. redness, pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot was given
9. sensation of spinning
10. trouble sleeping
11. upper abdominal or stomach pain

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: March 01, 2017

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