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
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
- Low appetite
Menactra serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reactions: hives, rash, shaking, itching, nausea, flushing, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain
- Breathing problems for premature babies (for Menveo only): not breathing for 15 or 20 seconds at a time, not breathing for less than 15 seconds at a time with slow heart rate
Source: DailyMed
The following Menactra 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:
Incidence not known
Back pain, sudden and severe
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
confusion
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
fast heartbeat
flushing or redness of the skin
hives or welts
inability to move the arms and legs
muscle weakness, sudden and progressing
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
seizures
shortness of breath
skin rash
sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
sweating
tightness in the chest
unusually warm 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:
More common
Crying
difficulty with moving
drowsiness
irritability
loss of appetite
muscle pain or stiffness
pain in the joints
pain, redness, swelling, or tenderness at the injection site
vomiting
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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