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 (31%)
- Nausea (22%)
- Chills (19%)
- Fatigue (11%)
- Fever (11%)
- Back pain (8%)
- Stomach pain (8%)
- Diarrhea (8%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Flushing
- Pain at infusion site
- Sweating
Gammagard S/D serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood clot: in the lungs (cough, difficulty breathing, chest pain); in the leg (redness, pain, tenderness, swelling); near the heart (chest pain, arm or shoulder pain, neck or jaw pain); in the brain (difficulty speaking, numbness on one side of the body, confusion)
- Kidney problems: tiredness, dry and itchy skin, low appetite, urinating less than usual, foamy or bloody urine, muscle cramps
- Lung problems: severe breathing problems, chest pain or tightness
- Brain inflammation: severe headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, painful eye movements
- Breakdown of red blood cells: tiredness, dizziness, weakness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark-colored urine
- Serious allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, tightness in the throat, swelling in the face or tongue, hives, itching, fast heartbeat, dizziness, lightheadedness
Source: DailyMed
The following Gammagard S/D 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
Back pain
black, tarry stools
blurred vision
chest pain or tightness
chills
dark urine
decreased urination
dizziness
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
joint pain
loss of appetite
muscle aches and pains
nervousness
noisy breathing
pain in the arms or legs
painful or difficult urination
pounding in the ears
rash
shivering
slow or fast heartbeat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach pain
sweating
swollen glands
trouble sleeping
trouble breathing
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
Less common
Bluish coloring of the lips or nail beds
burning sensation in the head
faintness or lightheadedness
Rare
Difficulty with swallowing
hives or welts
itching, especially of the feet or hands
reddening of the skin, especially around the ears
swelling of the eyes, face, or inside of the nose
Incidence not known
Back, leg, or stomach pains
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine
change in vision
changes in blood pressure
changes in urination
chest pain or discomfort
cold, clammy, or pale skin
confusion
decreased frequency or amount of urine
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty seeing at night
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
feeling of warmth
headache that is severe and occurs suddenly
hoarseness
increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
increased thirst
irritation
joint stiffness or swelling
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
low blood pressure or pulse
lower back or side pain
muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
seizures
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
skin blisters
slow breathing
slurred speech that occurs suddenly
sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, lower legs, or ankles
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:
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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