COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- throat irritation
- reactions at the site of the injection
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- a toothache
- itching
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- difficulty sleeping
- decreased appetite
- nausea
- vomiting
- generalized weakness
- a fibrous thickening of the skin called induration
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- joint pain
- a high aspartate transaminase level
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- dry mouth
- changes in appetite
- headache
- diarrhea
- intense abdominal pain
- anxious feelings
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- dehydration
- decreased blood platelets
- increased eosinophils in the blood
- high levels of white blood cells
- suicidal thoughts
- depression
- a heart attack
- angina, a type of chest pain
- a clot in the lung
- atrial fibrillation
- chronic heart failure
- a stroke
- blood clot in a deep vein of the extremities
- pneumonia
- pneumonia with high amount of eosinophil white blood cells
- inflammation of the large intestine
- inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
- paralysis of the intestines
- inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
- gallstones
- inflammation of the gallbladder
- acute inflammation of the pancreas
- bleeding of the stomach or intestines
- hives
- an abscess
- seizures
- sleep apnea
- a skin rash
- dead skin
- swollen lymph nodes
- abnormal liver function tests
- a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
- a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
- a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
- increased creatine kinase levels
- cellulitis
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- high cholesterol
- altered interest in having sexual intercourse
- agitation
- an extreme sense of wellbeing called euphoria
- a migraine headache
- blurred vision
- pink eye
- hemorrhoids
- laryngitis
- a common cold
- inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
- bronchitis
- gastroesophageal reflux disease
- constipation
- urinary tract infection
- erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane
- joint stiffness
- muscle spasm
- muscle pain
- fever
- excessive sweating
- pain
- chills
- taste impairment
- puffy face from water retention
- temporary redness of face and neck
- weight gain
- weight loss
- heart throbbing or pounding
- gas
- bruising
- a feeling of pins and needles on skin
- low energy and weakness
- irritability
- abnormal dreams
- night sweats
- a change in the ability to pay attention
