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. Stomach pain

Less common

  1. Difficulty in breathing or swallowing
  2. fast heartbeat
  3. gaseous stomach pain
  4. heartburn
  5. recurrent fever
  6. skin itching, rash, or redness
  7. stomach fullness
  8. swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
  9. vomiting
  10. yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. bloating
  3. blurred vision
  4. change in vision
  5. changes in behavior
  6. chest tightness
  7. chills
  8. cold sweats
  9. coma
  10. confusion
  11. constipation
  12. cool, pale skin
  13. cough
  14. darkened urine
  15. depression
  16. dizziness
  17. fast heartbeat
  18. fever
  19. increased hunger
  20. indigestion
  21. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  22. loss of appetite
  23. nausea
  24. nervousness
  25. nightmares
  26. pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
  27. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  28. seizures
  29. shakiness
  30. slurred speech
  31. thoughts of harming oneself
  32. 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. Acid or sour stomach
  2. belching
  3. constipation
  4. diarrhea
  5. stomach discomfort or upset

Less common

  1. 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

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: April 01, 2024

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