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
- Stomach pain (30%)
- Nausea (23%)
- Sore throat, stuffy nose, or cough (21%)
- Stomach swelling (20%)
- Pain, swelling, or redness at injection site (13%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Fluid buildup
- Allergic reactions (e.g. rash, itching, swelling)
- Gas
- Lower appetite
- Cough
- Sleep problems
Gattex serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blockage of the intestines: trouble going to the bathroom or passing gas, stomach pain or swelling, nausea, vomiting
- Blockage of the gallbladder or pancreas: stomach pain and tenderness, chills, fever, a change in your stools, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, yellowing of your skin or the whites of eyes
Source: DailyMed
The following Gattex 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
- Bowel blockage—stomach cramping, unable to have a bowel movement or pass gas, loss of appetite, vomiting
- Gallbladder problems—severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever
- Pancreatitis—severe stomach pain that spreads to your back or gets worse after eating or when touched, fever, nausea, vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Stomach pain
- Swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
- Vomiting
