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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Chills
Less common
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Body aches or pain
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cough
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difficulty with 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
Rare
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Fever over 102.2 °F (39 °C)
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet blood in the urine or stools
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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decreased movement of the legs
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difficulty with breathing or swallowing
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dizziness
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eye pain
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fast heartbeat
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feeling of discomfort
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hives
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inflammation of the joints
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itching, especially of the feet or hands
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itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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muscle aches
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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rapid weight gain
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rash
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shortness of breath
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swollen lymph glands
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swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
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tightness in the chest
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tingling of the hands or feet
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reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
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swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe)
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unusual weight gain or loss
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wheezing
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
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Difficulty with moving
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lack or loss of strength
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muscle aching or cramping
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muscle pains or stiffness
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redness, soreness, hard lump, swelling, tenderness, or pain at the injection site
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swollen joints
Less common or rare
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Aches or pain in the joints or muscles
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fever of 101 °F (38.3 °C) or less
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swollen glands
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vague feeling of bodily discomfort
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: March 01, 2023