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
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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
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collection of blood under the skin of the injection site
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deep, dark purple bruise at the injection site
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pain, discomfort, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
Incidence not known
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Anxiety
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blue-green to black skin discoloration
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blurred vision
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burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
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chest pain or tightness
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cough
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darkening of the skin
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difficult or labored breathing
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difficulty with swallowing
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dizziness or lightheadedness
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fainting
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fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
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fever
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inability to speak
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increased hair growth in the treatment area
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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loss of consciousness
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nerve injury
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no blood pressure or pulse
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noisy breathing
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pain, redness, or sloughing of the skin at the injection site
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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redness, soreness, or itching skin
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seizures
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severe or sudden headache
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skin rash
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slurred speech
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sores, welts, or blisters
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stopping of the heart
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temporary blindness
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trouble breathing
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
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Break in the skin, especially associated with blue-black discoloration, swelling, or drainage of fluid
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:
Incidence not known
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Confusion
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feeling of warmth
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redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
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sudden sweating
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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