20mcg/mL

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes 20mcg/mL (Hepatitis-b-vaccine). If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of 20mcg/mL (Hepatitis-b-vaccine) with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking 20mcg/mL (Hepatitis-b-vaccine). Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

• abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• Fever of 37.7°C (100°F) or higher
• hard lump, redness, swelling, pain, itching, purple spot, tenderness, or warmth at the place of injection
• headache
• loss of appetite
• muscle aches
• nausea
• soreness where the vaccine was injected
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• vomiting

Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• aches or pain in joints
• fever
• flu-like symptoms (sudden lack of energy, fever, cough, sore throat)
• irritability
• muscle weakness or numbness or tingling of arms and legs
• skin rash or welts (may occur days or weeks after receiving the vaccine)

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Hives
• itching, especially hands or feet
• reddening of skin, especially around ears
• swelling of eyes, face, or inside of nose
• unusual tiredness or weakness (sudden and severe)

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking 20mcg/mL (Hepatitis-b-vaccine).