Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if either of the following side effects occurs:
Rare
Fainting
For diseaseds with pituitary tumors Rare
Loss of vision - temporary
Protirelin commonly causes some side effects just after it is given. Usually they last for only a few minutes. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Flushing or redness of skin; frequent urge to urinate; headache - sometimes severe; lightheadedness; nausea; stomach pain; unpleasant taste in mouth or dryness of mouth
Less common
Anxiety; drowsiness; pressure in the chest or tightness in throat; sweating; tingling
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.