Review the side-effects of Elagolix 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.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation
Nervous system: Suicidal thoughts, mood changes, anxiety, depression, headache, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, dizziness
Others: Nausea, menstrual abnormalities, elevation in liver enzyme levels, jaundice, pain in the joints, night sweats, weight gain, lack of interest in sex
• Do not take elagolix tablets for conditions for which it is not prescribed.
• Never share the medication with another woman without a doctor’s approval even though she has similar symptoms.
• Dispose unused medications safely in a closed household trash or by a community take-back program and do not flush elagolix down the toilet.
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.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation
Nervous system: Suicidal thoughts, mood changes, anxiety, depression, headache, difficulty in sleeping, irritability, dizziness
Others: Nausea, menstrual abnormalities, elevation in liver enzyme levels, jaundice, pain in the joints, night sweats, weight gain, lack of interest in sex
Other Precautions :
• Cholesterol levels may increase in patients taking elagolix mainly within 1 or 2 months of the treatment; checking the levels of cholesterol during this period is usually advised.• Do not take elagolix tablets for conditions for which it is not prescribed.
• Never share the medication with another woman without a doctor’s approval even though she has similar symptoms.
• Dispose unused medications safely in a closed household trash or by a community take-back program and do not flush elagolix down the toilet.
