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. Bladder pain
  2. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  3. bloody or cloudy urine
  4. blurred vision
  5. body aches or pain
  6. chills
  7. confusion
  8. cough
  9. decreased urine
  10. difficult, burning, or painful urination
  11. difficulty with breathing
  12. dizziness
  13. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  14. dry mouth
  15. ear congestion
  16. extremely high fever or body temperature
  17. fast, shallow breathing
  18. fast, weak heartbeat
  19. fever
  20. frequent urge to urinate
  21. headache
  22. increased thirst
  23. irregular heartbeat
  24. loss of appetite
  25. loss of taste or smell
  26. loss of voice
  27. lower back or side pain
  28. mood changes
  29. muscle pain or cramps
  30. nausea or vomiting
  31. nervousness
  32. numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
  33. pale, clammy skin
  34. pounding in the ears
  35. rapid weight gain
  36. runny or stuffy nose
  37. sneezing
  38. slow or fast heartbeat
  39. sore throat
  40. sweating
  41. swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
  42. swollen glands
  43. thirst
  44. tingling of the hands or feet
  45. trouble breathing
  46. unusual bleeding or bruising
  47. unusual tiredness or weakness
  48. unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

  1. Chest tightness
  2. difficulty swallowing
  3. hives, itching, or skin rash
  4. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

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. 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
  3. constipation
  4. diarrhea
  5. difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  6. difficulty with moving
  7. hair loss or thinning of the hair
  8. heartburn
  9. joint pain
  10. muscle pain, stiffness ,or spasms
  11. nausea or vomiting
  12. pain in the arms or legs
  13. stomach pain

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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