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
The likelihood of getting side effects depends on certain factors, such as your age when you receive [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]], if you're receiving [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] with other vaccines, and if it's your first or second dose of the vaccine.
Adults
- Soreness at injection site (56%)
- Headache (14%)
Children 2 years of age or older
- Soreness at injection site (21%)
- Headache (9%)
Children aged 1 to 2 years
- Irritability (42%)
- Pain at injection site (32%)
- Redness at injection site (29%)
- Sleepiness (28%)
- Loss of appetite (28%)
*Side effects listed for [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]]. Side effects for Vaqta might differ.
Less Common Side Effects
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Redness and swelling at injection site
- Feeling unwell
Havrix serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reactions: difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, hives, rash, chest pain, swelling of the face, shaking, nausea, flushing, dizziness
Source: DailyMed
The following Havrix 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:
More common
Fever more than 99.5 degrees F
general feeling of discomfort or illness
unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Body aches or pain
chills
congestion
difficulty with breathing or swallowing
dryness or soreness of the throat
ear congestion
headache
hoarseness
itching, especially of the feet or hands
loss of voice
reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
shortness of breath
swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
tender, swollen glands in the neck
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe)
voice changes
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain
agitation
back pain
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
clay-colored stools
coma
confusion
dark urine
difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels
difficulty with walking
dizziness
drowsiness
fainting
fast heartbeat
feeling of discomfort
feeling sad or depressed
flu-like symptoms
forgetful
hallucinations
inability to move the arms and legs
increased sweating
inflammation of the joints
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of appetite
muscle aches or cramps
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rash
red, irritated eyes
seizures
sensation of pins and needles
shakiness and unsteady walk
slurred speech
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
stabbing pain
stiff neck
sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
swollen lymph glands
unpleasant breath odor
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual bleeding or bruising
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes or skin
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:
Less common
Arm pain
bleeding between periods
change in the amount of bleeding during periods
change in the pattern of monthly periods
lack or loss of strength
tenderness or warmth at the injection site
unusual stopping of menstrual bleeding
Rare
Change in color vision
change in taste
collection of blood under the skin
deep, dark purple bruise
difficulty seeing at night
difficulty with moving
dizziness or lightheadedness
excessive muscle tone
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
loss of taste
muscle tension or tightness
sensation of spinning
trouble with sleeping
unable to sleep
welts
Incidence not known
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
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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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