BCG (TICE STRAIN) Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Prostate Gland Inflammation With Formation Of Nodules

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Bloody Urine
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Fever
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Irritable Bladder

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Inflammation Of The Bladder With Hemorrhage

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Skin Rash
  • Chills
  • Cramps
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Headache
  • Inflammation Of The Bladder
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Muscle Pain
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Urinary Urgency, Or The Sudden Urge To Urinate
  • Urination During The Night
  • Weight Loss

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A BCG Infection
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Inflammation Of The Epididymis Of The Testicles
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Inflammation Of Prostate Gland
  • Nausea And Vomiting

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