Pegvisomant (Systemic)
Brand Names : Somavert
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.
Other
side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side
effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.
However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue
or are bothersome.
More Common
Accidental injury; bloating or swelling
of face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet; blurred
vision; burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling,
"pins and needles", or tingling feelings; diarrhea; dizziness; general feeling
of discomfort or illness; headache; joint pain; loss of appetite; muscle aches and pains; nausea; nervousness; pain; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; pounding
in the ears; runny or stuffy nose; shivering; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; slow or fast heartbeat; sore throat; sweating; tightness of chest or wheezing; trouble sleeping; unusual tiredness; unusual
weight gain or loss; vomiting; weakness
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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