Cimzia Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Cimzia may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Cimzia - for the Consumer

Cimzia

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Cimzia:

Minor pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); butterfly-shaped rash on the nose and cheeks; chest pain; dark urine; dizziness; fainting; irregular heartbeat; joint pain; loss of appetite; mental or mood changes (eg, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts or actions); muscle weakness; numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands or feet; red, swollen, or blistered skin; seizure; severe or persistent pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site; shortness of breath; sudden unusual weight gain; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; symptoms of infection (eg, chills, fever, painful or frequent urination, persistent cough or sore throat, persistent feeling of being unwell, unusual vaginal discharge or odor, unusual weight loss, white patches in the mouth); unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual lumps (eg, in the armpits, groin, neck); unusual sweating; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually pale skin; vision changes; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

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