GLATIRAMER ACETATE Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
puffy face from water retention swollen lymph nodes trouble breathing chest pain reactions at the site of the injection If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
widening of blood vessels itching joint pain neck pain excessive sweating muscle tremors temporary redness of face and neck nausea vomiting generalized weakness anxious feelings INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection a spasm of the larynx a skin rash skin nodules a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
confusion agitation a migraine headache bruising under the skin a stuffy and runny nose bronchitis absence of menstrual periods muscle pain fainting fever flu-like symptoms chills weight gain RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
shingles acute leukemia cancer of the bladder a breast tumor overactive thyroid gland a condition with low thyroid hormone levels anemia low levels of white blood cells glaucoma, an increased pressure in the eye changes in the visual field high blood pressure a heart attack angina, a type of chest pain fluid in the covering of the heart or pericardium atrial fibrillation slow heartbeat abnormal heart rhythm an enlarged heart low blood pressure a feeling of throat tightness escape of fluid into the lungs liver failure inflammation of the liver called hepatitis bloody urine priapism, a prolonged erection of the penis non-cancerous cysts causing the breast to feel lumpy an ovarian cyst a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus rheumatoid arthritis seizures aphasia, a loss of the ability to speak and understand language a type of speech disorder called dysarthria dead skin rapid deep breathing diarrhea an increased need to urinate often abnormal pap smear results a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice sepsis fast heartbeat If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
high cholesterol mood changes an earache enlarged superficial veins tooth decay inflammation of the salivary glands stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth the inability to have an erection breast fullness due to milk production inflammation or infection of the vagina pain with menstruation abnormally long or heavy periods irregular periods bleeding not related to menstrual period increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema backache sensation of spinning or whirling decreased appetite pain in the upper abdomen or back and sides abnormal dreams Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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