Corticorelin Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2025.

Applies to corticorelin: intravenous powder for injection.

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

Tell your caregiver right away if you have:

• chest pain or pressure, fast heart rate;

• trouble breathing, feeling like you can't get enough air;

• severe redness or warmth in your face; or

• a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.

Common side effects may include:

• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling) in your face, neck, or chest.

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

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For healthcare professionals

Applies to corticorelin: intravenous powder for injection.

General adverse events

The most commonly reported side effects were flushing of the face, neck, and upper chest.^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Very common (10% or more): Flushing of the face, neck, and upper chest (16%)
• Common (1% to 10%): Asystole
• Frequency not reported: Prolonged flushing, tachycardia, hypotension, "chest compression" or tightness, increases in heart rate, decreases in blood pressure, transient flushing^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): "Absence-like" loss of consciousness, grand mal epileptic seizure^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Urge to take a deep breath
• Frequency not reported: Dyspnea^[Ref]

Further information

Corticorelin side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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