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. Cough
  2. diarrhea
  3. difficulty swallowing
  4. dizziness
  5. fast heartbeat
  6. fever
  7. hives, itching, skin rash
  8. joint or muscle pain
  9. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  10. nausea
  11. numbness or tingling of the face, hands, or feet
  12. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  13. redness and soreness of the eyes
  14. sores in the mouth
  15. stomach pain
  16. swelling of the feet or lower legs
  17. tightness in the chest
  18. trouble breathing
  19. unusual tiredness or weakness
  20. vomiting

Rare

  1. Feeling of discomfort
  2. joint swelling
  3. swollen lymph 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. Anxiety
  2. 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
  3. difficulty in moving
  4. headache
  5. loss or thinning of hair
  6. muscle stiffness
  7. pain in the mouth and throat
  8. stuffy nose

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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