What are the possible side effects of SYNAREL?
What are the possible side effects of SYNAREL?
SYNAREL may cause serious side effects, including: - •
- See "What is the most important information I should know about SYNAREL"
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- in the first month of treatment, SYNAREL can cause an increase in some hormones. During this time you may notice more signs of puberty in your child, including vaginal bleeding and breast enlargement in girls. Within 1 month of treatment, you should see signs in your child that puberty is stopping.
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- increased pressure in the fluid around the brain can happen in children taking gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist medicines including SYNAREL. Call your child's doctor right away if your child has any of the following symptoms during treatment with SYNAREL:
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- headache
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- eye problems, including blurred vision
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- double vision and decreased eyesight
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- eye pain
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- ringing in the ears
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- dizziness
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- nausea
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The side effects of SYNAREL include: - •
- allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, chest pain, hives, rash, and itching
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- acne
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- temporary increase in pubic hair
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- body odor
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- flaky, scaly skin
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- hot flashes
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- stuffy or runny nose (rhinitis)
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- white or brown vaginal discharge
These are not all of the possible side effects of SYNAREL. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
General Information about the safe and effective use of SYNAREL.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use SYNAREL for a condition for which it is not prescribed. Do not give SYNAREL to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about SYNAREL that is written for health professionals. |