Erenumab
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Erenumab
cause?
- Pain, redness, itching or swelling at the injection site
- Constipation
- Muscle spasm or muscle cramps
- High blood pressure
The symptoms of a drug allergy can happen within hours to days after using erenumab. It includes one or more of the following:
- Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
- Difficulty in breathing
- Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
Other symptoms that you should seek medical help,
- Severe constipation may happen after taking this medication
- Worsening of high blood pressure
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Before taking
Erenumab
, what precautions must I follow?
Inform your healthcare professional if:
- You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication.
- You are allergic to latex or rubber.
- You have uncontrolled blood pressure, kidney or liver diseases.
- You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies.