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PROVENGE Side Effects
from eMedTV.comSerious Side Effects
Some PROVENGE side effects are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:- Severe reactions from the PROVENGE infusion, which may include:
- Chills
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Problems breathing, such as shortness of breath or wheezing
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- A fast heart rate (tachycardia)
- Muscle aches
- Nausea and vomiting
- Redness at the infusion site
- Signs of a stroke, such as:
- A sudden, severe headache
- Numbness or weakness of the face, arms, or legs (especially on one side of the body)
- Speech or vision problems
- Confusion
- Chest pain (angina)
- An irregular, rapid, or forcefully beating heart
- Tingling, pricking, or numbing sensations of the skin
- Signs of anemia, such as:
- Fatigue
- Pale skin
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
- Hives
- Itching
- Unexplained swelling of the mouth or throat
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Final Thoughts
You may experience some or none of the PROVENGE side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have problems with a medicine that you have never tried.Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while using PROVENGE or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be related to the medication, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD