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
- Pain at the injection site (8%)
- Bruising at the injection site (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Other pain
Ovidrel serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction: rash; hives; swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: severe pelvic or stomach pain, stomach bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, trouble urinating
- Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung): trouble breathing, worsening of any current lung problems
- Heart attack: chest pain or tightness; pain that spreads to your shoulder, arm, neck, or jaw
- Stroke: sudden trouble talking, trouble walking, numbness on one side of your body or face
Source: DailyMed
The following Ovidrel 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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
For females only
For boys only
Frequency not determined
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty breathing
flushing of skin
hives or welts
itching of skin
large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs
pain in chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
redness of skin
severe, sudden headache
skin rash
slurred speech
sudden loss of coordination
sudden, severe weakness or numbness in arm or leg
sudden, unexplained shortness of breath
tightness in chest
unusually warm skin
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:
Less common
Discouragement
enlargement of breasts
feeling sad or empty
headache
irritability
lack of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
pain at place of injection
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
tiredness
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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