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:

Rare

  1. Cough
  2. difficulty with breathing or swallowing
  3. dizziness
  4. fast heartbeat
  5. fever
  6. hives
  7. itching
  8. nausea
  9. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  10. reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
  11. shortness of breath
  12. skin rash
  13. swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
  14. tightness in the chest
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness
  16. wheezing

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:

Incidence not known

  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
  2. flushing or redness of the skin
  3. itching (severe)
  4. unusually warm skin

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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