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
- Common cold, upper respiratory infection, or ear infection (up to 23%)
- Pain (up to 14%)
- Nausea (up to 14%)
- Diarrhea (up to 14%)
- Liver problems (up to 12%)
- Flu-like symptoms (up to 12%)
- Injection site reactions (up to 11%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Back pain
- Chest pain
- Sinus infection
- Swelling in arms and legs
- Tingling sensation
- High blood pressure
Somavert serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dangerously low blood sugar: feeling faint or dizzy; shaking; sweating; fast heartbeat; feeling nervousness, anxious, confused, irritable, or very hungry
- Liver problems: yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, confusion, fatigue, low appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort
- Severe allergic reaction: difficulty breathing; rash; swelling in your face, tongue, or lips
Source: DailyMed
The following Somavert 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
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, or discoloration of skin at site of injection
bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
blurred vision
chills
dizziness
feeling of pressure
headache
hoarseness
infection, inflammation, itching, or lump at site of injection
nervousness
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
pounding in the ears
rapid weight gain
slow or fast heartbeat
tingling of hands or feet
unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
Thickening of the skin
Incidence not known
Abdominal pain or tenderness
clay colored stools
dark urine
decreased appetite
loss of appetite
skin rash
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellow eyes or skin
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
Accidental injury
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
general feeling of discomfort or illness
joint pain
muscle aches and pains
pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
runny or stuffy nose
shivering
shortness of breath or troubled breathing
sweating
tightness of chest or wheezing
trouble sleeping
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.
