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
- Low blood sugar (42%)
- Swollen tonsils (15%)
At least 5% of children reported the following side effects during clinical studies:
- Bruising where the medication is injected
- Thickening of skin where the medication is injected
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Uncontrolled muscle spasms
- Vomiting
- Joint pain
- Pain in the arm or leg
- Ear infection
- Ear pain
- Fluid buildup in the ear
- Snoring
Less Common Side Effects
- Thickening of skin around the face
- Other reaction where the medication is injected (e.g., irritation, redness, pain, rash)
Increlex serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dangerously low blood sugar: feeling faint, shaking, sweating, dizziness, fast heartbeat, nervousness, anxious, confused, irritable, feeling very hungry
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, rash, itching, dizziness, shaking, flushing, nausea, trouble breathing, chest pain, swelling of the face or mouth
- High pressure in the brain: changes in vision, headache, nausea, vomiting
Source: DailyMed
The following Increlex 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
bluish skin color of the fingertips
blurred vision
breathlessness
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
cool, pale skin
dizziness
fast heartbeat
headache
increased hunger
loss of hearing
nervousness
nightmares
rapid growth of normal cells of the thymus (no symptoms)
seizures
shakiness
slurred speech
thickening of the skin
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty with swallowing
hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
itching or hives at the injection site
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
limp
pain in the hip or knee
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
redness of the skin
tightness in the chest
vomiting
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
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
Abnormal response of the tympanic membrane to air pressure
difficulty with moving
difficulty with swallowing
ear pain
large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
muffled hearing
muscle pain or stiffness
redness or swelling in the ear
sense of fullness in the ear
snoring
voice changing
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.
