Nafarelin (Nasal Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Breast enlargement
• Light vaginal bleeding between regular menstrual periods called spotting
• Longer or heavier menstrual periods
• Vaginal bleeding between regular menstrual periods called breakthrough bleeding

• Body odor
• Growth of pubic hair

• Body odor
• Breast enlargement
• Growth of pubic hair
• Light vaginal bleeding between regular menstrual periods called spotting
• Longer or heavier menstrual periods
• Vaginal bleeding between regular menstrual periods called breakthrough bleeding

• Chest pain
• Hives or welts
• Itching skin
• Redness of the skin
• Skin rash
• Shortness of breath

• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Numbness or tingling of the hands or feet
• Pain in the eyes or joints
• Patchy brown or dark brown discoloration of the skin
• Pelvic bloating or tenderness
• Unexpected or excess milk flow from breasts
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Chest pain
• Hives
• Shortness of breath

• Anxiety or mental depression
• Changes in vision
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Cold, clammy, or pale skin
• Confusion
• Convulsions
• Headache
• Irregular heartbeats
• Nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
• Slow heart rate
• Vomiting
• Weakness

• Cough
• Difficulty with speaking
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Double vision
• Fainting
• Fast heartbeat
• Inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
• Inability to speak
• Nausea
• Pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
• Pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
• Slow speech
• Sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing
• Sweating
• Vomiting
• Yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Acne
• Dandruff
• Hot flashes
• Increase or decrease in sexual desire
• Increased hair growth, often abnormally distributed
• Mood swings
• Muscle pain
• Oily skin
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Rapid weight gain
• Reduced breast size
• Stopping of menstrual periods
• Swelling of the feet or lower legs
• Vaginal dryness

• Acne
• Dandruff
• Mood swings
• Oily skin

• Acne
• Dandruff
• Hot flashes
• Mood swings
• Oily skin

• Breast pain
• Headache (mild and transient)
• Irritated or runny nose
• Mental depression (mild and transient)
• Skin rash

• Irritated or runny nose

• Irritated or runny nose
• White or brownish vaginal discharge

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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