What side effects may I notice from receiving Actemra?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
-changes in vision
-increase in blood pressure
-infection (fever, chills, cough, sore throat, pain or trouble passing urine)
-light-colored stool
-liver injury (dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; loss of appetite, right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin)
-low red blood cell counts (trouble breathing; feeling faint; lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired)
-pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
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tears in the stomach or intestines (fever; stomach pain; sudden change in bowel habits)

-trouble breathing
-unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-dizziness
-headache
-pain, redness, or irritation at site where injected

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Actemra. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.