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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Difficulty in moving
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fever
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headache
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joint pain or swelling
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muscle aches, cramping, pains, or stiffness
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nausea
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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black, tarry stools
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bleeding gums
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blood in the urine or stool
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bloody nose
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blue or pale skin
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blurred vision
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chest pain or discomfort
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chills
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confusion
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continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
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cough
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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fainting
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fast heartbeat
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hearing loss
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heavier menstrual periods
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hives or welts, itching, skin rash
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inability to move the arms and legs
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numbness, weakness, or tingling in the arms or legs
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pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
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pinpoint red spots on the skin
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redness of the skin
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seizures
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slurred speech
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stomach pain
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sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
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sudden loss of coordination
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trouble breathing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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vision changes
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vomiting blood
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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Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
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: July 01, 2023