The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Pain at injection site (75%)
- Headache (43%)
- Tiredness (37%)
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain (26%)
- Redness at injection site (23%)
- Swelling at injection site (21%)
- Fever (14%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Rash
- Muscle pain
Boostrix serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, rash, shaking, itching, nausea, flushing, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Boostrix side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Collapse or shock-like state
crying for 3 hours or more
fever over 102.2 °F
redness or swelling of 4 inches or more at the injection site
seizures (convulsions)
severe pain at the injection site
Incidence not known
Agitation
back pain
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
blood in the urine or stools
bloody nose
bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
blurred vision
confusion
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
drowsiness
fast heartbeat
hallucinations
headache
hoarseness
irritability
irritation
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
loss of bladder control
loss of consciousness
loss of strength or energy
muscle pain or weakness
pain or cramping in the abdomen or stomach
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
screaming
shortness of breath
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stiff neck
swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
tightness in the chest
total body jerking
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe)
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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