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. Fever
  2. headache
  3. shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  4. swelling or discharge where the implant is placed

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  4. chest pain or discomfort
  5. chills
  6. confusion
  7. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  8. fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  9. flushing, redness of the skin
  10. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  11. nausea
  12. no blood pressure or pulse
  13. palpitations
  14. restlessness
  15. skin rash, itching, hives, or welts
  16. sweating
  17. unconsciousness
  18. unusual tiredness or weakness
  19. unusually warm skin
  20. vomiting

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. Change in taste
  2. loss of taste
  3. numbness in the mouth

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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