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. Arm or jaw pain
2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
3. body aches or pain
4. chest pain or discomfort
5. chest tightness or heaviness
6. chills
7. confusion
8. congestion
9. cough
10. difficulty with breathing
11. difficulty with moving
12. dryness or soreness of the throat
13. ear congestion
14. fast or irregular heartbeat
15. fever
16. headache
17. hoarseness
18. joint pain
19. loss of voice
20. muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
21. muscle stiffness
22. numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, hands, or feet
23. pain in the lower back, bottom, upper leg, or hips
24. painful blisters on the trunk of the body
25. pale skin
26. rapid weight gain
27. runny or stuffy nose
28. seizures
29. sneezing
30. stomach cramps
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. Blood in the stool
2. change in bowel habits
3. clear or bloody discharge from the nipple
4. constipation
5. darkened urine
6. difficulty with eating
7. dimpling of the breast skin
8. indigestion
9. inverted nipple
10. itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
11. loss of appetite
12. lower back or side pain
13. lump in the breast or under the arm
14. lump or swelling in the abdomen or stomach
15. nausea
16. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
17. persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
18. raised, firm, and bright red patches of the skin on the arm or leg
19. redness or swelling of the breast
20. sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
21. stomach discomfort
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 bowels
3. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
4. feeling of fullness
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: Feb. 01, 2019

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