Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Applies to: injectable powder for injection; intramuscular powder for injection; subcutaneous powder for injection; subcutaneous solution

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. Postmarketing reports have included anaphylactic reactions.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included the occurrence of arterial thromboembolism.

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