Pramlintide Side Effects
Brand Names: Symlin
Please note - some side effects for Pramlintide 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 of Pramlintide - for the Consumer
Pramlintide
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 Pramlintide:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Pramlintide:Decreased appetite; indigestion; minor redness, swelling, itching, or pain at the injection site; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); seizure; severe of persistent nausea; symptoms of low blood sugar (eg, chills, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, fast heartbeat, headache, increased hunger, irritability, nervousness, sweating, tremor, trouble concentrating, weakness).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Pramlintide Vial
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 Pramlintide Vial:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Pramlintide Vial:Decreased appetite; indigestion; minor redness, swelling, itching, or pain at the injection site; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); seizure; severe of persistent nausea; symptoms of low blood sugar (eg, chills, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, fast heartbeat, headache, increased hunger, irritability, nervousness, sweating, tremor, trouble concentrating, weakness).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
TopSide Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals
Metabolic
Metabolic side effects have included hypoglycemia. Severe hypoglycemia (requiring assistance in ingestion of oral carbohydrate, administration of glucagon, intravenous glucose, or other medical intervention) was reported in up to 8.2% of patients in long-term studies.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, anorexia, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included headache and dizziness.
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal side effects have included arthralgia and fatigue.
Respiratory
Respiratory side effects have included cough and pharyngitis.
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity side effects have included allergic reactions.
General
General side effects have included injury.
Local
Local side effects have included post marketing reports of injection site reactions.
TopMore Pramlintide resources
- pramlintide Subcutaneous Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Pramlintide MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Pramlintide Acetate Monograph (AHFS DI)
- Symlin Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Symlin Vial MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Symlin Consumer Overview
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