Nafarelin Side Effects and Warnings

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you have osteoporosis, talk with healthcare provider.

• Use caution if you have risk factors for osteoporosis (alcohol use, cigarette smoking, other family members with osteoporosis, taking medicines to treat seizures, taking steroids).

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Do not use a nasal decongestant spray within 2 hours after using this medicine.

• Birth control pills and other hormone-based birth control may not work to prevent pregnancy. Use another form of birth control while taking this medicine.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Headache.

• Flushing. Wearing layers of clothes or summer clothes and cool environment may help.

• Acne.

• Vaginal irritation.

• Nasal irritation.

• Runny nose.

• Weakened bones with long-term use.

• Emotional ups and downs.

• Mood changes.

• Change in sexual ability or desire. This is usually reversible.

• Ovarian cysts may rarely occur in the first 2 months of therapy.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Severe nausea or vomiting.

• Severe nasal irritation.

• Severe headache.

• Sudden change in vision, eye pain, or irritation.

• Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.

• For females, still having menstrual cycle.

• For females, if you become pregnant while taking this medicine.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.