Pegvisomant (Systemic)

Brand Names : Somavert

Side Effects of This Medicine

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; chest pain; chills; cough; feeling of pressure; fever; hives; hoarseness; infection, inflammation, itching, or lump at site of injection; lab results that show problems with liver; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination

Symptoms of Overdose

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur

unusual tiredness; weakness

Other 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. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More Common

Accidental injury; bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet; blurred vision; burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings; diarrhea; dizziness; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; joint pain; loss of appetite; muscle aches and pains; nausea; nervousness; pain; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; pounding in the ears; runny or stuffy nose; shivering; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; slow or fast heartbeat; sore throat; sweating; tightness of chest or wheezing; trouble sleeping; unusual tiredness; unusual weight gain or loss; vomiting; weakness

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.