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Rabavert

Rabavert Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on January 28, 2025

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 the injection site (84%)
  • Muscle pain (53%)
  • Headache (52%)
  • Feeling unwell (20%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Redness at the injection site
  • Weakness
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Joint pain
  • Pain in arm or leg
  • Dizziness
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Nausea
  • Rash

Rabavert 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, difficulty breathing, chest pain

Source: DailyMed

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The following Rabavert 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

Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

confusion

cough

difficulty with moving

difficulty with swallowing

fast heartbeat

feeling of discomfort

irritability

lack or loss of strength

muscle pain, stiffness, or weakness

paralysis or severe weakness of the legs

puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue

rash

seizures

skin rash, hives, or redness

stiffness of arms, legs, or neck

swelling of the joints

swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin

tightness in the chest

unusual tiredness

vomiting

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

Chills

dizziness

fever

general feeling of discomfort or illness

headache

itching, pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site

muscle or joint aches

nausea

stomach pain

Incidence not known

Bruising at the injection site

diarrhea

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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