Donanemab Side Effects
Applies to donanemab: intravenous solution.
Donanemab can cause temporary swelling or bleeding in the brain that usually clears up with time. This may cause no symptoms but can be serious. Call your doctor if you have headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or vision changes.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your medical caregiver if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, itchy, sweaty, or have a headache, chest tightness, back pain, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face.
Donanemab can cause temporary swelling or bleeding in the brain, especially if you use medication to prevent blood clots.
Call your doctor if you have:
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dizziness, confusion, headache;
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vision changes;
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seizures;
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nausea; or
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trouble walking.
Common side effects may include:
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ARIA with symptoms, or with signs that appear on an MRI; or
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headache.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
