Protirelin (Diagnostic)

Brand Names : Relefact TRH

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if either of the following side effects occurs:

Rare

Fainting

For patients with pituitary tumors - Rare

Loss of vision (temporary)

Protirelin commonly causes some side effects just after it is given. Usually they last for only a few minutes. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Flushing or redness of skin; frequent urge to urinate; headache (sometimes severe); lightheadedness; nausea; stomach pain; unpleasant taste in mouth or dryness of mouth

Less common

Anxiety; drowsiness; pressure in the chest or tightness in throat; sweating; tingling

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