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
Females:
- Ovarian cysts (14%)
- Headache (up to 13%)
- Stomach pain (8%)
- Nausea (7%)
- Pelvic pain (7%)
- Ovarian hyperstimulation (7%)
- Nausea (6%)
- Passing gas (6%)
Males
- Acne (27%)
- Injection-site pain (11%)
- Tiredness (10%)
Less Common Side Effects
Females:
- Bleeding between menstrual periods
- Pain
Males
- Oily, flakey skin
- Growth of breast tissue
- Lower sex drive
Gonal-F RFF serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions: trouble breathing, facial swelling, itchy skin, rash
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: severe pelvic or stomach pain and swelling along with nausea, vomiting, sudden weight gain, diarrhea, trouble breathing, trouble urinating
- Lung problems: trouble breathing, fluid in the lungs, worsening of any current lung problems
- Heart attack: chest pain or tightness, pain that radiates up to your shoulder, arm, neck, or jaw
- Stroke: sudden trouble talking, trouble walking, numbness on one side of your body or face
- Ectopic pregnancy: severe, unexplainable pelvic pain along with unusual vaginal bleeding
Source: DailyMed
The following Gonal-F RFF 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Acid or sour stomach
backache
belching
chest pain or tightness
confusion
difficulty breathing
difficulty in speaking
dizziness or lightheadedness
double vision
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
fainting
fast heartbeat
fast, weak pulse
full feeling
headache
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
indigestion
loss of appetite
noisy breathing
passing gas
pelvic pain, discomfort, aching, or heaviness
rapid weight gain
severe nausea
slow speech
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain, or swelling
sudden increase in stomach or shoulder pain
sweating
trouble breathing
unusual or large amount of vaginal bleeding
uterine bleeding between menstrual periods
vomiting
Incidence not known
Difficulty swallowing
dizziness
pain the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
slurred speech
sudden loss of coordination
sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
unusual tiredness or weakness
vision changes
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
bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
dandruff
oily skin
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
Less common
Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
inability to have or keep an erection
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
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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