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. Fever
  2. headache
  3. joint or muscle pain
  4. nausea
  5. unusual tiredness or weakness
  6. vomiting

Rare

  1. Swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, or groin

Incidence not known

  1. Anxiety
  2. blue or pale skin
  3. burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  4. chest discomfort or tightness
  5. chest pain, possibly moving to the left arm, neck, or shoulder
  6. chills
  7. cough
  8. difficulty swallowing
  9. dizziness
  10. fainting
  11. fast heartbeat
  12. hives, itching, skin rash
  13. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  14. trouble breathing

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. Pain, redness, or swelling 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: May 01, 2024

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