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However, if the side effects persist, bother you, or become severe, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist. These are just a few of the more common side effects reported by people who took Zilbrysq in clinical trials:diarrheaupper respiratory tract infectioninjection site reactionMild side effects of ZilbrysqMild side effects can occur with Zilbrysq use. This list may not include all possible mild side effects of the drug. To find out more, you can refer to Zilbrysq's prescribing side effects that people receiving Zilbrysq have reported include:nausea and vomitingdiarrheaupper respiratory tract infectioninjection site reactionurinary tract infection (UTI)These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks. However, if the side effects continue, worsen, or become too difficult to tolerate, be sure to talk with your doctor or After the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves a drug, it tracks and reviews side effects of the medication. Sharing your experience helps make medications safer for everyone by giving doctors and researchers more information about how the drug works in real life. If you develop a side effect while taking Zilbrysq and want to tell the FDA about it, visit MedWatch or call side effects of ZilbrysqZilbrysq may cause serious side effects. The following list may not include all possible serious side effects of the drug. For more information, you can refer to Zilbrysq's prescribing you develop serious side effects while taking Zilbrysq, call your doctor right away. If the side effects seem life threatening or you think you're having a medical emergency, immediately call 911 or your local emergency side effects that people receiving Zilbrysq have reported include:increased risk of bacterial infections, such as gonorrheapancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) or other pancreatic conditionsserious meningococcal infection (See 'Boxed warnings')Allergic reactionFor some people, Zilbrysq can cause an allergic this side effect wasn't reported in the drug's general, symptoms of allergic reaction can be mild or to manageFor mild allergic reaction symptoms, such as a mild rash, call your doctor right away. They may recommend treatments to help manage your symptoms. They'll also let you know whether you should keep taking the severe allergic reaction symptoms, such as swelling or trouble breathing, call 911 or your local emergency number right away. These symptoms require immediate medical care because they can become life threatening. If you've had a serious allergic reaction to Zilbrysq, your doctor may recommend taking a different medication warnings for ZilbrysqZilbrysq has a boxed warning. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Serious meningococcal infectionZilbrysq may increase the risk of serious meningococcal Infection, which can be life threatening. Meningococcal infections include meningitis and you can doBecause of this risk, Zilbrysq is only available through the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program. Healthcare professionals who prescribe Zilbrysq must be enrolled in the Zilbrysq REMS program. At least 2 weeks before beginning Zilbrysq treatment, your doctor will have you complete or update your meningococcal vaccination to help prevent meningococcal infections as part of the REMS program. Your healthcare professional will continue to monitor you for signs and symptoms of meningococcal infection, even after you've received your you have questions about this, talk with your doctor or side effectsWhile taking Zilbrysq, you may be able to take steps to make side effects easier to manage. If you have problems with side effects that do not go away or worsen, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can discuss options for managing side effects or other available treatment was a common side effect reported by people receiving Zilbrysq in studies. Steps you can take to manage symptoms associated with this side effect include:maintaining adequate hydrationtaking over-the-counter antidiarrheal medicationseating bland foods, such as the BRAT dietavoiding spicy or greasy foods that may irritate your stomachNausea and vomitingNausea and vomiting were side effects reported in studies of Zilbrysq. 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