Read the side effects of Elagolix as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult 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.