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:

More common

  1. Black, tarry stools
  2. bleeding gums
  3. blood in the urine or stools
  4. bruise
  5. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  6. chest tightness
  7. chills
  8. cough
  9. decreased frequency or amount of urine
  10. diarrhea
  11. difficulty in moving
  12. dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  13. fainting
  14. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  15. fever
  16. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  17. headache
  18. hoarseness
  19. increased blood pressure
  20. increased thirst
  21. joint pain
  22. loss of appetite
  23. lower back or side pain
  24. muscle pain or stiffness
  25. nausea
  26. painful or difficult urination
  27. pale skin
  28. pinpoint red spots on the skin
  29. runny nose
  30. shivering
  31. sore throat
  32. sweating
  33. swelling of the face, fingers, arms, or lower legs
  34. trouble breathing
  35. trouble sleeping
  36. unusual bleeding or bruising
  37. unusual tiredness or weakness
  38. vomiting
  39. weight gain

Less common

  1. Chest pain
  2. sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
  3. swollen glands

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 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. swollen joints

Less common

  1. Dry mouth

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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