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Tenivac Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on June 5, 2023

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 (35-80%)
  • Muscle weakness (5-32%)
  • Redness at injection site (15-26%)
  • Headache (12-25%)
  • Swelling at injection site (12-17%)
  • Feeling unwell (9-17%)
  • Pain in joints (9-16%)

Note: The side effects listed above are for the Tenivac brand-name medication. Side effects for TdVax might differ.

Less Common Side Effects

  • Fever
  • Dizziness
  • Muscle pain
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Rash

Tenivac serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Serious allergic reaction: rash, itching, nausea, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling of lips, tongue, or face

Source: DailyMed

The following Tenivac side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

  • Fever
  • General discomfort and fatigue
  • Headache
  • Joint pain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Muscle weakness
  • Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site
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