The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Fever (71%)
- Problems with the electrical activity of the heart (71%)
- Low protein in the fluid of the brain (71%)
- Vomiting (63%)
- Seizures (50%)
- Allergic reaction (46%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Irritability
- Feeling jittery
- Bruising
- Slow heart rate
- Low blood pressure
- Device-related infection
Brineura serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious brain infection (meningitis): fever, weakness, chills, trouble breathing, neck pain, neck stiffness, confusion, severe headache
- Serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis): trouble breathing, tightness in the throat, hives, itching, fast heartbeat, nausea, stomach pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, swelling in the face or tongue
Source: DailyMed
The following Brineura side effects have also been reported
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
- Fever, neck pain or stiffness, sensitivity to light, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, which may be signs of meningitis
- Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
- Seizures
- Site infection—skin redness, swelling, warmth, or pain around device site
- Slow heartbeat—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, confusion, trouble breathing, unusual weakness or fatigue
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Headache
- Irritability
- Vomiting
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