Review the side-effects of Degarelix as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Hot flashes, high blood pressure.
Central Nervous System - Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, sleeplessness.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, constipation, nausea.
Genitourinary - Urinary tract infection, erectile dysfunction, breast enlargement in males, testicular atrophy.
Local - Pain, redness, swelling, induration, nodule.
Metabolic - Increased weight.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain, joint pain.
Miscellaneous - Chills, fever, night sweats, excessive sweating, decreased bone density.
Firmagon
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Hot flashes, high blood pressure.
Central Nervous System - Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, sleeplessness.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, constipation, nausea.
Genitourinary - Urinary tract infection, erectile dysfunction, breast enlargement in males, testicular atrophy.
Local - Pain, redness, swelling, induration, nodule.
Metabolic - Increased weight.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain, joint pain.
Miscellaneous - Chills, fever, night sweats, excessive sweating, decreased bone density.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Degarelix
Degarelix(Firmagon) generic is a man-made form of a protein, prescribed for prostate cancer. It decreases testosterone's level in the body.Trade Names for Degarelix
International :
Firmagon
