Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction ti Cimzia: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Serious and sometimes fatal infections may occur during treatment with Cimzia. Tell your doctor if you have signs of infection, such as: fever, chills, cough, sweating, muscle pain, open sores or skin wounds, unusual tiredness, feeling short of breath, painful urination, diarrhea, or weight loss.
Call your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms of lymphoma:
chest pain, cough, feeling short of breath;
swelling in your neck, underarm, or groin (this swelling may come and go);
fever, night sweats, itching, weight loss, feeling tired;
feeling full after eating only a small amount; or
pain in your upper stomach that may spread to your back or shoulder.
Stop using Cimzia and call your doctor at once if you have:
shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling, rapid weight gain;
pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;
a new growth on your skin (may be red or purple), or any change in the size or color of a mole, freckle, or bump on your skin;
nerve problems - vision problems, dizziness, numbness or tingly feeling, muscle weakness in your arms or legs;
liver problems - loss of appetite, right-sided stomach pain, tiredness, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
new or worsening symptoms of lupus - joint pain, and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight.
Common Cimzia side effects may include:
pain or burning when you urinate;
rash; or
cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
 Cimzia side effects (more detail)
