Gardasil Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Gardasil 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 Gardasil - for the Consumer

Gardasil

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 Gardasil:

Dizziness; mild fever; nausea; pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, numbness, or tingling; fainting; unusual tiredness or weakness; wheezing.

Side Effects by Body System

Local

Local side effects have included injection site pain, swelling, erythema, and pruritus.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and toothache.

General

General side effects have included fever, dizziness, malaise, and insomnia. Postmarketing reports have included asthenia and fatigue.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included cough, nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included myalgia and arthralgia.

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