What side effects may I notice from receiving Cimzia?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Aplastic anemia—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing, increased bleeding or bruising
-Body pain, tingling, or numbness
-Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Infection—fever, chills, cough, sore throat, wounds that don''t heal, pain or trouble when passing urine, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell
-Lupus-like syndrome—joint pain, swelling, or stiffness, butterfly-shaped rash on the face, rashes that get worse in the sun, fever, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Seizures
-Unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Back pain
-Cough
-Fatigue
-Fever
-Headache
-Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site
-Sore throat

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