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:

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest tightness
  4. chills
  5. cold sweats
  6. confusion
  7. cool, pale skin
  8. cough
  9. decreased urine
  10. depression
  11. difficulty with swallowing
  12. dizziness
  13. dry mouth
  14. fast heartbeat
  15. flushing or redness of the skin
  16. headache
  17. hives, itching, or rash
  18. increased hunger
  19. increased thirst
  20. irregular heartbeat
  21. loss of appetite
  22. muscle pain or cramps
  23. nausea
  24. nightmares
  25. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  26. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  27. seizures
  28. shakiness
  29. slurred speech
  30. sweating
  31. swelling
  32. unusual tiredness or weakness
  33. unusually warm skin

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. redistribution or accumulation of body fat

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, 2023