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:

Less common

  1. Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  2. rapid weight gain
  3. tingling of the hands or feet
  4. unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. blurred vision
  3. chest tightness
  4. chills
  5. cold sweats
  6. confusion
  7. cool, pale skin
  8. cough
  9. decreased urine
  10. depression
  11. difficulty with swallowing
  12. dizziness
  13. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  14. dry mouth
  15. fast heartbeat
  16. headache
  17. hives, itching, or skin rash
  18. increased hunger
  19. increased thirst
  20. irregular heartbeat
  21. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
  22. loss of appetite
  23. muscle pain or cramps
  24. nausea
  25. nightmares
  26. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
  27. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  28. seizures
  29. shakiness
  30. slurred speech
  31. sweating
  32. unusual tiredness or weakness
  33. 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. Body aches or pain
  2. diarrhea
  3. dry mouth
  4. ear congestion
  5. fever
  6. headache
  7. loss of voice
  8. runny or stuffy nose
  9. sneezing
  10. sore throat
  11. stomach pain

Incidence not known

  1. Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the 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
  2. redistribution or accumulation of body fat

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.

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Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024

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