Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, dizziness, pain at injection site, white patches on the skin, or flu-like symptoms (such as body aches, cough, sneezing, chills, fever, unusual tiredness, headache, nausea, vomiting) may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: cold sores/blisters, eye infection (such as vision changes, eye redness/pain, light sensitivity, eye discharge), open sore/wound at the injection site, slow wound healing at the injection site, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, pink/bloody urine), joint pain, muscle pain.
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: trouble breathing.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.