Note: This document contains side effect information about macimorelin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Macrilen.
Applies to macimorelin: oral granule for reconstitution.
Warning
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
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slow heartbeats;
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shortness of breath; or
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fast or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness (like you might pass out).
Common side effects may include:
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headache, dizziness;
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hunger, nausea, diarrhea;
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increased sweating, feeling hot;
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feeling tired;
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changes in your sense of taste; or
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cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sinus pain, sore throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to macimorelin: oral granule for reconstitution.
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Sinus bradycardia[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Dysgeusia, nausea, diarrhea[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, headache[Ref]
Immunologic
Common (1% to 10%): Upper respiratory tract infection, nasopharyngitis[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue, feeling hot[Ref]
Metabolic
Common (1% to 10%): Hunger[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Hyperhidrosis[Ref]
