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. Difficulty with swallowing
  2. infection
  3. neck pain
  4. uncontrolled twisting movements of the neck

Rare

  1. Difficulty with breathing or speaking
  2. muscle weakness

Incidence not known

  1. Cough
  2. dizziness
  3. fast heartbeat
  4. hives, itching, or skin rash
  5. large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
  6. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
  7. tightness in the chest
  8. unusual tiredness or weakness

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. Acid or sour stomach
  2. back pain
  3. belching
  4. 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
  5. cough
  6. difficulty with moving
  7. dizziness
  8. dry mouth
  9. flu-like syndrome
  10. headache
  11. heartburn or indigestion
  12. lack or loss of strength or energy
  13. muscle pain, stiffness, or weakness
  14. nausea
  15. pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
  16. stomach discomfort, upset, or pain

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:

Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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