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. Aggressive, angry
  2. darkening of the skin or skin lesions
  3. discouragement
  4. feeling sad or empty
  5. irritability
  6. lack of appetite
  7. loss of interest or pleasure
  8. prolonged erection of the penis
  9. reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
  10. thoughts of killing oneself changes in behavior
  11. tiredness
  12. trouble concentrating
  13. trouble sleeping

Incidence not known

  1. Chest tightness
  2. cough
  3. difficulty swallowing
  4. dizziness
  5. fast heartbeat
  6. hives, itching, skin rash
  7. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the face, lips, or tongue
  8. trouble breathing
  9. unusual tiredness or weakness

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 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. body aches or pain
  4. chills
  5. diarrhea
  6. difficulty in moving
  7. dry mouth
  8. ear congestion
  9. fever
  10. hair loss, thinning of hair
  11. headache
  12. joint pain
  13. lack or loss of strength
  14. loss of voice
  15. muscle pain, stiffness, or spasm
  16. nausea
  17. pain in the arms or legs
  18. rash
  19. runny or stuffy nose
  20. sneezing
  21. sore throat
  22. vomiting

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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