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
- Headache (2%)
- Nausea (1%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Changes in taste
- Feeling Hot
- Injection site reactions (e.g., skin redness and pain)
- Vomiting
- Tingling sensation
- Itching
- Rash
- Trouble catching your breath
Gadavist serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe thickening of the skin and other organs: red patches, swelling, itching, skin hardening, pain, joint pain, muscle weakness
- Allergic reactions: rash, itching, hives, shortness of breath, swelling
Source: DailyMed
The following Gadavist 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
- Burning, itching, hardening, or thickening of the skin, red or dark patches on the skin, joint stiffness or pain
- Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
- Trouble breathing
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
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