Chorionic Gonadotropin Side Effects

Brand Names: Pregnyl, Ovidrel, Chorex, Novarel

Please note - some side effects for Chorionic Gonadotropin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Chorionic Gonadotropin - for the Consumer

Chorionic Gonadotropin

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Chorionic Gonadotropin:

Fatigue; headache; irritability; nausea; pain, swelling, bruising, or redness at the injection site; restlessness; tiredness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal breast development; bloating or swelling in the stomach or pelvic area; breast tenderness; chest pain; depression; infrequent urination; irregular heartbeat; leg pain; persistent or severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; stomach or pelvic pain; sudden shortness of breath; swelling of feet or legs; unusual early onset of puberty; weight gain.

Side Effects by Body System

General

General side effects have included headache, irritability, restlessness, fatigue, and edema.

Genitourinary

Genitourinary side effects have included precocious puberty and gynecomastia.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included depression.

Local

Local side effects have included pain at the site of injection.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included isolated cases of allergic reactions, manifesting mainly as mild reversible skin rashes.

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