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Cerezyme

Cerezyme Side Effects

Jenny Zhang, PharmD, BCOPDaisy Chau, PharmD
Reviewed by Jenny Zhang, PharmD, BCOP, Daisy Chau, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 25, 2022

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

  • Itching
  • Fever
  • Rash
  • Chills
  • Chest discomfort

Less Common Side Effects

  • Pain or burning at the IV site
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Back pain
  • Lung infection (pneumonia)
  • Lung problems

Cerezyme serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

Serious allergic or infusion-related reactions: throat tightness, trouble breathing, cough, itching or hives, flushing, swelling, chest pain, skin turning blue, fast heartbeat, low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting

Source: DailyMed

The following Cerezyme side effects have also been reported

Along 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.

Some 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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

Abdominal discomfort

decrease in blood pressure, decrease in frequency of urination

dizziness

headache

itching

nausea

rash

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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