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What are the common side effects of AVONEX?

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Most people who take AVONEX have flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, sweating, muscle aches, and tiredness) early during the course of therapy. These symptoms may be a result of the body's natural reaction to interferon, the active ingredient in AVONEX. The flu-like symptoms usually go away within 24 hours after the injection, and tend to diminish with continued use. Please see Important Information About AVONEX at the bottom of the page for more information about side effects.

What are the most common side effects?

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The side effects that most often cause problems are: Daytime hangover or sleepiness; dizziness; drowsiness; poor coordination; reduced mental alertness; impaired judgment; reduced physical alertness; trouble paying attention; problems with memory or learning; excitement; restlessness; reduced tolerance for alcohol, narcotics and other sedatives.

Will I get side effects using AVONEX (Interferon beta-1a)?

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Most people who take AVONEX have flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, sweating, muscle aches, and tiredness) early during the course of therapy. These symptoms may be a result of the body's natural reaction to interferon, the active ingredient in AVONEX. The flu-like symptoms usually go away within 24 hours after the injection, and tend to diminish with continued use. AVONEX can cause other side effects, and some of them can be serious.

What side effects are associated with AVONEX in a prefilled syringe?

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Since AVONEX in a prefilled syringe is the same medication as the powdered form, your current experience with AVONEX should be similar. Most people who take AVONEX have flu-like symptoms (fever, chills, sweating, muscle aches, and tiredness) early during the course of therapy. These symptoms may be a result of the body's natural reaction to interferon, the active ingredient in AVONEX.

What common side effects may I experience with Tarceva?

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Rash and diarrhea were the most common side effects associated with Tarceva. They were generally mild to moderate. In large clinical studies, severe rash occurred in 9% of patients and severe diarrhea occurred in 6% of patients. You may also have other changes in your skin.

What are the most common side effects of FLONASE?

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At recommended doses, FLONASE is effective and well tolerated. Side effects are generally mild and may include headache, nosebleed, or sore throat.

What are the most common side effects of LAMICTAL?

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Most people who take LAMICTAL can tolerate it well. However, as with all medications, some people experience side effects. The most common side effects with LAMICTAL include dizziness, headache, blurred or double vision, lack of coordination, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, and rash. LAMICTAL may cause other side effects not listed here. If you (or your loved one) develop any side effects or symptoms you are concerned about, or if you need more information, call your doctor.

What are the most common side effects of LUMIGAN?

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With LUMIGAN ophthalmic solution, side effects are usually tolerable.You may experience increased eyelash growth, itchy eyes, or temporary eye redness (hyperemia). Eye redness can occur immediately after use but usually lasts only a few weeks. Your eyes may get red but typically won't hurt or itch. (Call your doctor if they do.) In clinical studies, approximately 3% of patients taking LUMIGAN stopped taking LUMIGAN due to eye redness.

What common side effects should I expect?

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The most common side effects reported after surgery, include: the halo effect and slightly distorted night vision that produces a glare around lights.

What are some of the common side effects of medications?

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Nausea which is not a problem if initially the tablet is taken with food. Education, support and a very slow introduction usually work. Once somebody sees a positive and knows they are fully supported then we are on the winning way. Dizziness is occasionally a problem and your Doctor will keep an eye on your blood pressure if this is an issue. Later in the disease we know there are drug induced side effects but the benefits of Levodopa for people with Parkinson's far outweigh these.

What are the side effects of the most common fibromyalgia drugs?

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Like most drugs, the drugs used for fibromyalgia can cause side effects. One of the most common drugs used to treat fibromyalgia are analgesics, painkillers. Ph

What are the common side effects of tamoxifen and raloxifene?

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Like most medications, including over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, or drugs in research studies, tamoxifen and raloxifene cause adverse effects in some women. The effects experienced most often by women taking either drug are hot flashes and vaginal symptoms, including discharge, dryness, or itching. It is possible that some women may experience leg cramps, constipation, pain with intercourse, sinus irritation or infection, or problems controlling the bladder upon exertion.

Can I travel with AVONEX?

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Yes. AVONEX in a prefilled syringe may be kept outside of a refrigerator at room temperature (77? F or 25? C) for up to 12 hours. AVONEX in the powder form may be kept outside a refrigerator for up to 30 days at room temperature (77? F or 25? C). It is important to protect AVONEX from extreme hot or freezing temperatures. Extreme hot, such as glove compartments in the summer, or freezing conditions such as an unheated car in the winter, may reduce the stability of the drug.
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