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:

More common

  1. Arm, back, or jaw pain
  2. chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
  3. difficulty breathing
  4. fainting
  5. fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
  6. nausea
  7. pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
  8. sweating
  9. swelling in the throat

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. dizziness
  3. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  4. temporary vision loss
  5. vomiting

Rare

  1. Confusion
  2. dilated neck veins
  3. dizziness or lightheadedness
  4. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  5. extreme tiredness or weakness
  6. feeling cold
  7. feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
  8. fever
  9. irregular breathing
  10. pale skin
  11. seizures
  12. sensation of spinning
  13. swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
  14. trouble breathing
  15. unusual bleeding or bruising
  16. unusual tiredness or weakness
  17. weight gain

Incidence not known

  1. Agitation
  2. black, tarry stools
  3. blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
  4. bloating
  5. bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
  6. changes in skin color, pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
  7. chills
  8. constipation
  9. cough
  10. darkened urine
  11. decreased urine output
  12. depressed mood
  13. diarrhea
  14. difficulty swallowing
  15. discouragement
  16. drowsiness
  17. dry skin and hair
  18. feeling sad or empty
  19. hair loss
  20. headache
  21. hoarseness or husky voice
  22. hives, itching, skin rash
  23. indigestion
  24. irritability
  25. joint or muscle pain
  26. lack of appetite
  27. large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  28. loss of consciousness
  29. loss of interest or pleasure
  30. lower back or side pain
  31. mood or mental changes
  32. muscle twitching, cramps, and stiffness
  33. nervousness
  34. pale skin, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
  35. painful or difficult urination
  36. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  37. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  38. rapid weight gain
  39. red, irritated eyes
  40. red skin lesions, often with a purple center
  41. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
  42. sensitivity to heat
  43. slowed heartbeat
  44. sore throat
  45. sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
  46. stiff neck
  47. swollen glands
  48. throat irritation or tightness
  49. trouble concentrating
  50. trouble sleeping
  51. unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
  52. weight loss
  53. yellow eyes or 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:

Less common

  1. Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
  2. change in taste

Rare

  1. Anxiety
  2. belching
  3. cold sweats
  4. dry mouth
  5. heartburn
  6. increased hunger
  7. indigestion
  8. nightmares
  9. redness of the skin
  10. shakiness
  11. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  12. slurred speech
  13. sneezing
  14. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  15. stuffy or runny nose
  16. uncontrolled eye movements

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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