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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Chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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muscle aches and pains
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nausea
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pain at the injection site
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runny nose
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shivering
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sore throat
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sweating
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
Incidence not known
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Break in the skin, especially associated with blue-black discoloration, swelling, or drainage of fluid
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burning or stinging of the skin
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painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
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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Abdominal or stomach pain
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difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
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difficulty with moving
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dizziness
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muscle pain or stiffness
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pain in the arms or legs
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weight loss
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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