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
- Hot flashes (46%)
- Diarrhea (40%)
- Nausea (9%)
- Skin rash (8%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Sexual dysfunction
- Body pain
- Breast pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Edema (swelling)
- Difficulty urinating
- Urinary tract infection
Zoladex serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions
- Heart attack: Chest pain, pain radiating or spreading to your arm or shoulder, cold, sweat, trouble breathing
- Stroke: Confusion, facial drooping, weakness on one side of the body, trouble walking or speaking, sudden, severe headache
- QT prolongation syndrome: Palpitations, fluttering in your chest
- Shock: Racing heart, fever, cold and pale skin, nausea and vomiting, trouble breathing, feeling faint
Source: DailyMed
The following Zoladex 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:
For all adults
Less common
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Rare
Bone, muscle, or joint pain
changes in skin color of the face
fainting
fast or irregular breathing
numbness or tingling of the hands or feet
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes
sudden, severe decrease in blood pressure and collapse
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing
For females only
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:
For all adults
More common
Sudden sweating and feelings of warmth (also called hot flashes)
For females only
For males only
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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