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
- Nausea (11%)
- Headache (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Tiredness
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Injection-site reactions
Thyrogen serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- High thyroid hormone levels: fast or irregular heartbeat, feeling suddenly nervous, feeling warm, sweating, weight loss
- Stroke: sudden and severe headache, weakness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking
- Sudden tumor growth: sudden weakness or paralysis on one side of the, sudden vision loss, swelling in the throat, pain at the cancer site, or trouble breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Thyrogen 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Inability to move the legs or arms
paralysis of one side of the body
Rare
Faintness
feeling of warmth
skin rash, hives, welts, itching, or redness
itching, redness, or swelling at the injection site
loss of vision
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
tightness of the throat
Incidence not known
Chills
confusion
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty with speaking
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
double vision
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
headache
hoarseness
inability to move the facial muscles
muscle or joint pain
voice changes
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Blurred vision
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fast or irregular heartbeat
increased sweating
irritability
nervousness
sweating
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
Frequent urge to urinate
stomach discomfort
Less common
Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
lack or loss of strength
stuffy or runny nose
trouble sleeping
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
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.
