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:

Less common

  1. Constipation

Incidence not known

  1. Blurred vision
  2. cough
  3. dizziness
  4. fast heartbeat
  5. fever
  6. headache
  7. hives, itching, skin rash
  8. hoarseness
  9. irritation
  10. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
  11. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  12. nervousness
  13. pounding in the ears
  14. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  15. redness of the skin
  16. slow or fast heartbeat
  17. tightness in the chest
  18. trouble breathing or swallowing
  19. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the 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

Less common

  1. Muscle cramp or spasm

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, 2024

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