Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving Hizentra?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Blood clot—pain, swelling, or warmth in the leg, shortness of breath, chest pain
-Fever, neck pain or stiffness, sensitivity to light, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, which may be signs of meningitis
-Hemolytic anemia—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing, dark urine, yellowing skin or eyes
-Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
-Low sodium level—muscle weakness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, confusion
-Shortness of breath or trouble breathing, cough, unusual weakness or fatigue, blue skin or lips
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Chills
-Diarrhea
-Fever
-Headache
-Nausea

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Hizentra. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA