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
- Upper respiratory tract infection (53%)
- Chills (49%)
- Fever (39%)
- Headache (39%)
- Cough (33%)
- Feeling of "pins and needles" (31%)
- Low energy (24%)
- Swelling in arms, feet, or ankles (21%)
- Dizziness (21%)
- Rash (20%)
- Arm or leg pain (19%)
- Muscle pain (18%)
- Lower respiratory tract infection (18%)
- Back pain (16%)
- High blood pressure (14%)
- Itching (10%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Fast heart rate
- Chest discomfort
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
- Ringing in the ears
- Hearing problems
- Burning sensation
- Anxiety
- Depression
Fabrazyme serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- 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 Fabrazyme 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.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Blurred vision
chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
confusion
cough producing mucus
difficulty breathing
difficulty in moving
dizziness
faintness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
feeling unusually cold shivering
headache
hives or welts, itching, skin rash
irregular heartbeat
joint pain
muscle ache, cramps, pains, or stiffness
nervousness
pounding in the ears
redness of the skin
stomach pain
sweating
swelling of the ankles, feet, and lower legs
swollen joints
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence unknown
Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
chills
cloudy or bloody urine
decreased cardiac output
decreased frequency or amount of urine
difficulty in speaking
difficulty swallowing
dilated neck veins
double vision
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
increased thirst
irregular, fast, or slow, or shallow breathing
lack or loss of strength
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
no breathing
no pulse or blood pressure
noisy breathing
pain in the joints
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
problems with muscle control or coordination
seizures
sensation of spinning
severe or sudden headache
shakiness and unsteady walk
slow or slurred speech
swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
temporary blindness
throat tightness
trembling
trouble breathing
unconsciousness
vomiting
weakness in the arm and/or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
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:
More Common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
body aches or pain
body produces substance that can bind to drug making it less effective or cause side effects
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings
congestion
discouragement
dryness or soreness of the throat
fear
feeling sad or empty
fever, not related to infusion
hoarseness
indigestion
irritability
loss of interest or pleasure
pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
paleness of skin
sensation of change in temperature
skeletal pain
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
voice changes
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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