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:
Less common
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Blurred vision
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chills
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confusion
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convulsions
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decreased urine
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dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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dry mouth
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increased thirst
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irregular heartbeat
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loss of appetite
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mood changes
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muscle pain or cramps
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nausea or vomiting
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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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sweating
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
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Chest pain or discomfort
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cough or hoarseness
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fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
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fever with or without chills
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general feeling of tiredness or weakness
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hives, itching, or rash
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hoarseness
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irritation
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joint pain, stiffness or swelling
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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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lower back or side pain
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painful or difficult urination
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redness of the skin
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slow or irregular heartbeat
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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troubled swallowing
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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 at the injection site
Less common
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Full or bloated feeling
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pressure in the stomach
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swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
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hyperventilation
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irritability
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nervousness
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restlessness
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shaking
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sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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trouble sleeping
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: Sept. 01, 2024
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