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:

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. 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
  3. bloated or feeling of fullness
  4. chest tightness
  5. chills
  6. confusion
  7. constipation
  8. cough
  9. dark urine
  10. decreased awareness or responsiveness
  11. decreased urination or urine output
  12. depression
  13. difficulty with swallowing
  14. dizziness
  15. dry mouth
  16. fainting
  17. fast heartbeat
  18. fever
  19. headache
  20. hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
  21. hostility
  22. increase in heart rate
  23. indigestion
  24. irritability
  25. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  26. lightheadedness
  27. loss of appetite
  28. loss of consciousness
  29. muscle twitching
  30. nausea
  31. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  32. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  33. rapid breathing
  34. rapid weight gain
  35. seizures
  36. severe sleepiness
  37. sunken eyes
  38. swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
  39. thirst
  40. unusual bleeding or bruising
  41. unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
  42. vomiting
  43. wrinkled skin
  44. yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. cold sweats
  4. cool, pale skin
  5. increased hunger
  6. nervousness
  7. nightmares
  8. severe vomiting
  9. shakiness
  10. slurred speech

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. Belching
  2. diarrhea
  3. feeling jittery
  4. heartburn
  5. stomach discomfort or upset

Less common

  1. Decreased appetite
  2. increased sweating
  3. lack or loss of strength

Incidence not known

  1. Change in taste
  2. excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
  3. hair loss, thinning of hair
  4. loss of taste
  5. passing gas
  6. pressure in the stomach
  7. rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
  8. redness of the skin
  9. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  10. swelling of the stomach area

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: March 01, 2024

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