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
- Injection-site reactions (42%)
- Common cold symptoms (33%)
- Headache (17%)
- Fever (17%)
- Low red blood cells (9%)
- Cough (8%)
- Vomiting (7%)
- Low thyroid hormone (6%)
- Stomach pain (6%)
- Rash (6%)
- Mouth and throat pain (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Joint pain
- Ear infection
- Swollen tonsils
- Bronchitis
Ngenla serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reactions: hives, dizziness, fever, rash, shaking, itching, nausea, flushing, dizziness, trouble breathing, chest pain
- High blood pressure in the brain: changes in vision, headache, nausea, vomiting
- Swelling of the pancreas (pancreatitis): nausea, vomiting, severe abdominal pain that spreads to your back
- Cancer
Source: DailyMed
The following Ngenla side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions or angioedema—skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs, trouble swallowing or breathing
- High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)—increased thirst or amount of urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, blurry vision
- Increased pressure around the brain—severe headache, blurry vision, change in vision, nausea, vomiting
- Low adrenal gland function—nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness
- Low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism)—unusual weakness or fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, weight gain, feelings of depression
- 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 these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Bone, joint, or muscle pain
- Burning or tingling sensation in hands or feet
- Lipodystrophy—hardening or scarring of tissue at injection site
- Pain, redness, or irritation at injection site
- Swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
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