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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Anxiety
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blurred vision
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body aches or pain
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chills
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cold sweat
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confusion
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cool, pale skin
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cough
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depression
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difficulty breathing
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dizziness
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ear congestion
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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headache
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increased hunger
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loss of consciousness
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loss of voice
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muscle aches
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nausea
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nervousness
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nightmares
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runny or stuffy nose
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seizures
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shakiness
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slurred speech
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sneezing
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sore throat
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unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
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Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
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chest tightness
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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fast, weak pulse
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hives, itching, skin 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 genitals
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noisy breathing
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redistribution or accumulation of body fat
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redness of the skin
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sweating
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thickening of the skin at the injection site
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
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Decreased urine
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dry mouth
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irregular heartbeat
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increased thirst
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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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numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
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reddish brown itchy, thick, and scaly patches with small bumps at the injection site
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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:
Less common
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Redness, swelling, bruising, rash, or itching 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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