Efalizumab may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
headache, fever, chills, upset stomach, vomiting, and muscle pain within 48 hours of injecting the first two doses. back pain; acne.
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
sore throat, fever, chills, cough, or other signs of infection; flu-like symptoms; easy bruising or bleeding; bleeding gums; tiny red spots under surface of skin; weakness; lightheadedness; dark or red urine; yellowing of the skin or eyes; red, stiff, swollen, or painful joints; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; wheezing; swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; hoarseness; rash or blisters; unusual skin changes or sores on the skin; new lumps or masses anywhere in your body.
Efalizumab may increase the risk that you will develop cancer. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication.
Efalizumab may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].
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