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
Adults
- Nausea (30%)
- Vomiting (16%)
- Swelling at injection site (7%)
- Headache (5%)
Children
- Nausea (45%)
- Dizziness, shakiness, and other symptoms of low blood sugar (39%)
- Vomiting (19%)
- Headache (7%)
- Tiredness, thirst, and other symptoms of high blood sugar (7%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach pain
- Injection site pain or discomfort
- Itchy rash or hives
Gvoke serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: rash, trouble breathing, swelling of lips, tongue, or throat
Source: DailyMed
The following Gvoke 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:
Rare
blurred vision
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
cool, pale skin
dizziness
fast heartbeat
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
headache
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
nervousness
nightmares
seizures
shakiness
slurred speech
sweating
trouble breathing
unexplained weight loss
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Incidence not known
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
lack or loss of strength
paleness of the skin
pounding in the ears
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
slow or fast heartbeat
tightness in the chest
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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