Follitropin Alfa (Systemic)
Brand Names : Gonal-F
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may
cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur,
if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Stop taking this medicine
and get emergency help immediately
if any of the following side effects
occur:
Abdominal pain (severe), nausea, vomiting, and weight gain (rapid)
Less common
For patients treated for female infertility or patients pretreated with
GnRHa undergoing ART
Dizziness; painful menstrual periods; redness, pain, or swelling at injection site; sleepiness; vaginal bleeding unrelated
to menstrual periods (heavy); white vaginal discharge
For patients treated for female infertility
For patients treated pretreated with a GnRHa undergoing ART
Fast, racing heartbeat; itching of skin; loss of appetite; thirst
(unusual)
After you stop using this
medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes
depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it.
During this period of time check with your doctor immediately
if you notice any of the following side effects:
Abdominal pain (severe), nausea, vomiting, and weight gain (rapid) Other side effects not listed above may
also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your
doctor.
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