SIDE EFFECTS: This product may cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea, fatigue, muscle/joint aches, or diarrhea. Redness, pain or swelling at the injection site, dizziness, hair thinning and change in taste sensation may also occur. If these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: severe fatigue, one-sided weakness (arm/leg), vision changes, poor coordination, cold or heat intolerance, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat. Very unlikely but report promptly: black stools, persistent sore throat, chest discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, tingling of hands or feet, difficulty hearing, seizures, rapid breathing, dark urine, yellowing of the eyes/skin, change in the amount of urine, unusual increase in thirst. If you notice any of the following unlikely but serious side effects, stop your treatment with this medicine and consult your doctor immediately: unusual or severe mental/mood changes (e.g., suicidal thoughts or severe depression), bloody diarrhea. Rare, possibly fatal cases of swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis) have occurred. Tell your doctor immediately if you have symptoms such as stomach pain and vomiting. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: This medication is not recommended for use if you have the following medical conditions: other severe liver conditions (e.g., autoimmune hepatitis, decompensated liver disease), immune system suppression for organ transplants. Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: psychiatric conditions (e.g., depression), low blood counts (e.g., red cells, white cells, or platelets), heart problems, breathing problems, thyroid problems, lung diseases (e.g., COPD, asthma, pneumonia), intestinal disease (e.g., colitis), pancreatitis, immune system diseases (e.g., lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), eye problems, diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure, brain tumors, seizures, any allergies. Avoid alcohol intake as it may intensify drug side effects. Since these products may cause dizziness, caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving). Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to its effects. Caution is advised when using this drug in children because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially the mental/mood changes including severe depression or suicidal thoughts. These products must not be used during pregnancy by either the pregnant woman or her male partner. Two reliable forms of birth control must be used whenever at least one sexual partner is using these medicines, and for six months after stopping treatment. If you (or your partner) become pregnant or think you/partner may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is unknown whether these products are excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using these products is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.