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. Body aches or pain
  2. cough
  3. dizziness
  4. ear congestion
  5. facial swelling
  6. fever or chills
  7. headache
  8. loss of voice
  9. nausea or vomiting
  10. skin rash
  11. sneezing
  12. sore throat
  13. stuffy or runny nose
  14. trouble breathing
  15. unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

  1. Blurred vision
  2. bone pain
  3. confusion
  4. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  5. fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  6. nervousness
  7. pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
  8. pounding in the ears
  9. slow or fast heartbeat
  10. sweating

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. Back pain
  2. joint pain
  3. lack or loss of strength
  4. stomach pain

Less common

  1. Feeling of warmth
  2. hives or welts
  3. itching
  4. redness of the skin
  5. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest

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: Aug. 01, 2024

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