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. Bladder pain
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. blurred vision
  5. body aches or pain
  6. chills
  7. confusion
  8. cough
  9. decreased urine
  10. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  11. difficulty with breathing
  12. dizziness
  13. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  14. dry mouth
  15. ear congestion
  16. extremely high fever or body temperature
  17. fast, shallow breathing
  18. fast, weak heartbeat
  19. fever
  20. frequent urge to urinate
  21. headache
  22. increased thirst
  23. irregular heartbeat
  24. loss of appetite
  25. loss of voice
  26. lower back or side pain
  27. mood changes
  28. muscle pain or cramps
  29. nausea or vomiting
  30. nervousness
  31. numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
  32. pale, clammy skin
  33. pounding in the ears
  34. rapid weight gain
  35. runny or stuffy nose
  36. sneezing
  37. slow or fast heartbeat
  38. sore throat
  39. sweating
  40. swollen glands
  41. thirst
  42. tingling of the hands or feet
  43. trouble breathing
  44. unusual bleeding or bruising
  45. unusual tiredness or weakness
  46. unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

  1. Chest tightness
  2. difficulty swallowing
  3. hives, itching, or skin rash
  4. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

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. Back pain
  2. 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
  3. diarrhea
  4. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  5. difficulty with moving
  6. fear
  7. hair loss or thinning of the hair
  8. joint pain
  9. muscle pain, stiffness ,or spasms
  10. nausea or vomiting
  11. pain in the arms or legs
  12. stomach pain

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, 2024

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