Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention The best for you that you tell your family doctor about any side effect that occurs after a dose of DT or Td , even if the side effect has gone away without treat. Some types of side effects may mean that you must not receive any more doses of DT or Td.
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following side effects occur :
Rare Symptoms of allergy
Difficulty in breathing or swallowing; hives; itching, especially of feet or hands; reddening of skin, especially around ears; swelling of eyes, face, or inside of nose; unusual tiredness or weakness - sudden and severe
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Rare
Confusion; convulsions - seizures; excessive sleepiness; fever over 39.4 °C - 103 °F; headache or vomiting - severe or continuing; hives; itching; joint aches or pain; skin rash; swelling, blistering, pain, or other severe reaction at the place of injection - generally starts within 2 to 8 hours after the injection; unusual irritability
Other side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common For DT and Td
Redness or hard lump at the place of injection - this may last for a few days; however, less often, the hard lump may last for a few weeks
More common For DT only
Fever under 39.4 °C - 103 °F; swelling, pain, or tenderness at the place of injection - this may last for a few days
Less common For DT and Td
Dent or indentation at the place of injection
Less common For DT only
Crying - continuing; drowsiness; fretfulness; loss of appetite; vomiting
Less common For Td only
Chills; fast heartbeat; fever under 39.4 °C - 103 °F; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; muscle aches; swelling of glands in armpit; unusual tiredness or weakness
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.