Tesamorelin Side Effects

Some side effects of tesamorelin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to tesamorelin: subcutaneous powder for injection

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking tesamorelin: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using tesamorelin and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;

• pain or stiffness in your muscles or joints;

• pain in your arms or legs;

• wrist pain or numbness;

• numbness or tingling in your hands or fingers;

• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

• high blood sugar (increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss);

Less serious side effects of tesamorelin may include:

• depressed mood, sleep problems (insomnia);

• night sweats;

• mild rash or itching;

• muscle spasm;

• nausea, vomiting, upset stomach;

• pain, redness, itching, swelling, bruising, bleeding, or other irritation where the injection was given;

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to tesamorelin: subcutaneous powder for injection

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included pruritus, erythema, flushing, urticaria, and other rash.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included arthralgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, pain in extremity, myalgia, musculoskeletal pain, musculoskeletal stiffness, joint stiffness, muscle spasms, and joint swelling.

Local

Local side effects have included injection site reactions (erythema, pruritus, pain, urticaria, irritation, swelling, and hemorrhage).

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included paresthesia, hypoesthesia and peripheral neuropathy.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, and upper abdominal pain.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects have included hyperglycemia.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included palpitations, hypertension, hot flush and peripheral edema.

Psychiatric

Psychiatric side effects have included depression and insomnia.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included rash, pruritus and night sweats.

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