User Reviews for Gardasil (PF) intramuscular

Hi, I am a 29 year old woman from Australia. At age 26 I had the Gardasil vaccine. A few days after the first shot, I became nauseous and weak to the point I could not even pick up a magazine or hair-dryer. My vision became blurry and I started experiencing a skip in my heartbeat. My doctor said I had a heart condition and it was not related to Gardasil. So I had the second vaccination. My conditions persisted so I refused the third vaccine (even though my doctor insisted that it was not the cause). I did not have a heart condition (as confirmed by a heart surgeon). Therefore, the doctor put my symptoms down to a disease of the heart..but he never really knew what it was. Shortly afterwards a cyst grew on my ovary. Within a year after the two Gardasil vaccinations, I got a condition called ovarian fibromatosis (basically a very big ovarian cyst). My doctor thought it was ovarian cancer so I had an emergency operation to remove it. It was not cancer thank goodness and thankfully I did not lose any ovaries (they originally told me I may need a hysterectomy if it was cancer). My doctor doesn't know what caused the cyst, he doesn't know what it was exactly and he doesn't know how to prevent it (I had the best gynecologist surgeon in Australia). It's now 2010. I still feel very tired and I still get very dizzy and experience blurred vision. I'm going back to the doctor shortly to see if the cyst has returned. I don't know if my symptoms were a result of having the Garisal vaccine, but I was a very fit, happy, healthy, and switched on woman before the vaccine. A week after the vaccine, it all changed… Belinda (Jan 2010) Read More Read Less

I have had all 3 shots and no major problems, just the usual side effects. the first one i was just sor and somewhat "sick" for a day, withthe 2nd shot i almost passed out within an hour of getting the shot and felt sick again but it went way within a few hours. With this last shot, I was fine until 3 days after the shot and i began to notice that my glands were swelling mainly in my neck and i just didnt feel good at all but within 48 hours i was back to normal. My doctor said it could be just the side effects or i could have had a virus that was going around but it was nothing to worry about. Personally, I fee that the benefits out weigh the side effects that i experienced.Read More Read Less

I recently received my second dose of Gardasil. I am not allergic to anything other than the active ingredient in acne medication. I had absolutely no reaction whatsoever to my first dose. I got my second dose yesterday and the only difference is that my arm hurt worse this time. My arm still hurts now, two days after the dose, but I consider that to be normal. I also feel pain in my hand (on the arm that I received the injection in) in my palm and fingers, but it is minor, bearable pain. I consider this to be a very minor reaction. I am surprised to see how many people suffer extreme reactions as I have not had anything remotely like that.Read More Read Less

My 16 yr. old daughter has had all 3 shots and has headaches almost everyday. We have taken her to 3 different doctors, has had CT scan, xrays, ultrasound, etc. All results said normal. Does anyone else experience this?

I am not losing my job because of the side effects of this shot... i only got 2 of the 3 shot and now cannot stand more than a few minutes, get dizzy all the time, blackout, have heart problems, and constant pain. Nobody told me the side effects. I am glad i did not get the third shot because I may have died.

be very cautious. my daughter was administered this shot, her immune system was effected. she now has lymphoma hodkins disease. that is CANCER of the lymph nodes!

I got my first shot in April. It was injected into my right arm. I was fine for the first few minutes, then all heck broke loose. My head felt like it was spinning, and my vision when blurry sort of. Then I broke out in a cold sweat. I asked my mom if I could lay down, which I did. Then as I laied there, I felt this fuzziness start in my feet and move up my body and in to my head. This fuzzing noise entered my ears and sounded like acid was head burning things. I was realy freaked out at this point but could not say anything because it was painful and naeusiating. This stayed like this for about ten minutes. Then I fuzzing left the way it came and I felt very warm afterward. I finally sat up and was really weak. I could barly lift my purse and walk out the door. This weakness also lasted a good two weeks It also did not help that I had two other shots in my other arm right before I got this shot. After this experience I never want to get a shot again. I am fighting my mother tooth and nail not to get the second dose. I am now four months over due for this shot. I recommend not getting this shot. Read More Read Less

I am great with shots. They don't scare me at all, I don't get nervous and they never hurt. I received all my shots in my arm and the last one hurt like a b****. But the other two didn't hurt at all. After my last shot I didn't have my period for three months, which was scary. Now I am doing fine and don't have any problems. The only reason I am "somewhat satisfied" with my experience is because of missing my period and the pain of the last one.

I had this injection a week ago. For the next two days I had the runs, and nausea, then it passed. Now, tonight, I am broken out in hives all over my body that are itching me to death and my head is pounding. My ijection site is hot and itchy. Very scarey! I am positive that it's the vaccine, never broke out like this before. I've had nothing but trouble since I've gotten it. Thanks to this I may have to make a trip to the ER tonight. Do NOT get this shot! I got it free because I did a survey at the hospital about cervical cancer and thought I was getting lucky due to not having any insurance. Lucky INDEED! The day I got the shot I felt, I don't know, high and disoriented for the entire day as well. I didn't suspect this shot until the hives, though, then I read some more reviews of others who are going through this too. I wish they had explained the risks to me better. I have a habit of trusting doctors too easily. Someone pray for me! This is my first vaccine and I'm definately not getting the other 2!Read More Read Less

I was involved in the research study for the Gardasil vaccine. Because of my mother's medical history, and other reasons my GYN discussed the study with me and I decided it was in my best interest to take part in it. Having no doubt that I was doing the right thing. It's been over 4 years now, and I am doing perfectly fine. My PAP's are all normal! I really had no side effects from the vaccine, other than a little soreness in my arm after the injections. I am on YAZ birth control, which is not a strong estrogen b/c, I am not obese and I don't fit in any of the other criteria that would make me not a candidate for the vaccine. I am 19 & 1/2 years old. I am proud to say I helped many young women by doing the research study. I was actually thrilled that the vaccine got approved before my final follow up visit. Very rewarding! Read More Read Less

im not a big fan of shots to begin with! but i know how important it is to have this vaccine. immediately after i was given the shot, i felt slightly nauseous/lightheaded. but thats just how i am w/shots in general. i asked my nurse about the sideffects of gardasil and she assured me that they arent as serious as they have been portrayed. most sideffects are usually general sideffects w/vaccines. the only "sideffect" ive had to date is tenderness in the area where the vaccine was given (in my upper arm). i hope this finds to be useful! Read More Read Less

I received my first shot on 8/4/09. I passed out from this shot and since then have experienced extremem dizziness and nausea. My arm still hurts and the soreness has now gone into my shoulder and neck. I even broke out in a rash. I would hope that anyone reading this will research Gardasil before taking the shot. Unfortunately I did not and assumed it would be a could thing to get. I was wrong!!!!

Felt like alcohol injected in my skin! I couldnt sleep very good and it made me very naseated! That sure beats getting cancer tho! Temporary symptoms only. The next day I was fine!

I thought this shot burned worse than a tetanus shot. The worst part was that I was allergic to this shot and got the worst hives after wards. My whole body was stiff and sore, even with being on allergy medicine I couldn't sleep. I really hope that the outcome is worth it in the end.

Since my first shot I have experienced headaches, numbness in limbs, lazy eyes, difficulty sleeping, problems breathing and flu symptoms.VERY VERY Achy all over.

OMG!!! I got the 3 vaccines and i didnt get any side effects. After a while I started to have trouble getting my period, nowthe only way I can have it is if I take birth control.... I CANT LIVE ON THEM FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE! If any body had their period "lost" due to this please let me know, because i read a few post and i know there are more women & young ladies out there with this issue.

My 18 year old daughter got the shot at her first ob exam last Wednesday. She can not lift her arm or pick anything up with that hand. She is now, not quite a week after running a 102 temp, with flu like symptoms. Severe headache. I pray we have not made a terrible mistake in taking this vacinne.

I 20 years old and recieved my first shot 2 days ago at 10am. That same day around 8pm I began to develop flu like symptoms. The next morning my muscles ached so bad that even if someone touched my skin it would hurt so BAD! I had a low grade fever as well. That night my fever went up to 100.5 and symptoms became worse. My glands in my throat are swollen, my body aches sooooo bad, i feel SICK, and my fever is still present. I WILL NOT GET THE LAST 2 SHOTS AND WISH I WOULD HAVE RESEARCHED THIS BEFORE I LET MY DR. TALK ME INTO IT! Before I let them inject me I specifically asked if there were a ny side effects and they told me no. I feel lied to and betrayed by my dr. I do not recommend getting this vaccine! I just pray I will get better soon, I can't deal with this much longer!Read More Read Less

My daughter received the shots when they first came out. No side effects other than the typical ones with intramuscular injections.

I received all 3 vaccinations about a year ago and I have not experienced any of the side effects discussed here. The injection itself was quite painful, but most vaccines are. Please don't let all of these reviews discourage you from getting this vaccination. I actually work in the pharmaceutical industry and I know for a fact that if any of the subjects that were involved the clinical trials for this drug (about 1500) were having those symptoms, the FDA would not allow the use of the drug. It is unfortunate that so many women have experienced these problems, but I really think that they are not associated with the drug.Read More Read Less