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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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Fast heartbeat
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fever
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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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redness of the skin
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swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
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tightness in the chest
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troubled breathing or swallowing
Less common
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Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
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rapid weight gain
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tingling of the hands or feet
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unusual weight gain or loss
Rare
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Chest pain or discomfort
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confusion
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difficulty in breathing
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difficulty in speaking
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double vision
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headache
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heavy jaw feeling
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inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
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inability to speak
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irregular heartbeat
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limp
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loosening of a tooth
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mood or mental changes
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muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
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nausea
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numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
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pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
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pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
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pain, swelling, tenderness, and bruising in your thigh
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seizures
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slow speech
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stomach cramps
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sweating
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tremor
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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:
More common
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Difficulty in moving
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muscle pain or stiffness
Less 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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lack or loss of strength
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trouble sleeping
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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