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 (7%)
- Headache (6%)
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Pain or swelling where [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] was injected
- Stomach cramps
- Stomach bloating
Menopur serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction: trouble breathing; hives; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: severe pelvic or stomach pain and swelling along with nausea, vomiting, sudden weight gain, diarrhea, trouble breathing, and trouble urinating
- Lung problem or pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung): trouble breathing, worsening of any current lung problems
- Heart attack: chest pain or tightness; pain that spreads up to your shoulder, arm, neck, or jaw
- Stroke: sudden trouble talking, trouble walking, or numbness on one side of your body or face
- Ectopic pregnancy: severe, unexplainable pelvic pain along with unusual vaginal bleeding
Source: DailyMed
The following Menopur 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:
For females only
Less common
Back pain
breast tenderness
feeling of warmth, redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
menstrual changes
muscle aches and pains
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common or rare
Abdominal or stomach pain (severe)
bloating (moderate to severe)
chest pain or trouble breathing
decreased amount of urine
feeling of indigestion
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache, severe and throbbing
nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (continuing or severe)
pain or swelling in the arms or legs
pelvic pain (severe)
severe cramping of the uterus
shortness of breath or wheezing
swelling of the lower legs
weight gain (rapid)
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:
After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your doctor immediately if you notice the following side effects:
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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