Vaqta Syringe Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Irritability
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Fibrous Thickening Of The Skin Called Induration
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Fever
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Serum Sickness Reaction
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Fainting
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Spinal Cord
  • Seizures

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
  • Chills
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Hives
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Local Fluid Collection
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Stiffness
  • Numbness
  • Peripheral Sensory Nerve Disorder
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Taste Impairment
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Visual Sensitivity To Light
  • Vomiting

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