Side Effects
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
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:
More common
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Body aches or pain
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chills
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cough
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difficulty in breathing
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ear congestion
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fever
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headache
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loss of voice
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nasal congestion
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runny nose
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sneezing
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sore throat
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Less Common
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Burning or stinging of the skin
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diarrhea
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itching in the genital or other skin areas
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loss of appetite
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nausea
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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scaling
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stomach pain
Rare
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Headache, severe and throbbing
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hives or welts, itching, skin rash
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white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
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
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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
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difficulty in moving
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the joints
Rare
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Redness of the 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: April 01, 2024
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