Menotropins Side Effects

Brand Names: Menopur

Please note - some side effects for Menotropins 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 Menotropins - for the consumer

Menotropins

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 Menotropins:

Abdominal pain; back pain; breast enlargement; chills; dizziness; fever; flu-like symptoms; flushing; general body discomfort; headache; menstrual changes; muscle or joint pain; pain or rash at the injection site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abdominal bloating; changes in speech or vision; chest pain; decreased urination; diarrhea; fast heartbeat; nausea; one-sided weakness; severe abdominal pain; severe headache; shortness of breath; sudden leg pain; vomiting; weakness; weight gain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

By body system

Local side effects

Local side effects have included injection site edema and injection site reaction.

Genitourinary side effects

Genitourinary side effects have included Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), vaginal hemorrhage, ovarian disease, ectopic pregnancy, pelvic pain, uterine spasm, and breast tenderness.

Gastrointestinal side effects

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, abdominal pain, abdominal fullness, constipation, and enlarged abdomen.

Nervous system side effects

Nervous system side effects have included headache, malaise, and dizziness.

Respiratory side effects

Respiratory side effects have included dyspnea and increased cough.

General side effects

General side effects have included infection, back pain, and flu syndrome.

Endocrine side effects

Endocrine side effects have included elevated estradiol levels.

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