Saizen Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Fat Distribution
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Headache
  • Hematoma, A Collection Of Blood Outside Of The Blood Vessels
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Stiffness
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
  • Visible Water Retention

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • Acne
  • Backache
  • Nausea
  • Numbness
  • Thin Fragile Skin
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Broken Bone
  • A Disorder Of The Retina Of The Eye
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Tumor
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy, A Type Of Damage To The Eye From Diabetes
  • High Blood Sugar
  • High Pressure Within The Skull
  • Increased Activity Of The Parathyroid Gland
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Leukemia
  • Optic Disk Edema
  • Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
  • Separation Of Upper Part Of Femur Bone From The Shaft
  • Sleep Apnea

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection Of The Middle Ear
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abnormal Glucose Tolerance Test Results
  • Bloody Urine
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Fever
  • Hair Loss
  • Increased Hunger
  • Inflammation Of The Tonsils
  • Low Energy
  • Mood Changes
  • Progression Of A Skin Nevus
  • Throat Irritation
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Water Retention

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