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Family Medicine (Expert Forum)
Gardasil Side Effects
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Gardasil Side Effects
by inhisword26, Jun 20, 2007 12:00AM
Hi first off I am a 26 year old married female. Yesterday I went to a new doctor due to a relcoation. She told me that I am able to recieve the shot Gardasil and proceeded to tell me I would be crazy not to take it, if she could she would be the first in line. I guess it is my fault for not doing the reseach but I allowed her to give it to me, not knowing anything about it, but trusting her. Today I have been really tired, have bad dihrrea and nauseaus and just feel "out of it". Is it normal to have these side effects? How long do they last? And when should I be concerned?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 21, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 21, 2007 12:00AM
Gardasil is normally well tolerated.
However, side effects like diarrhea and nausea is possible, and occurs in less than 5% of cases.
They should not be chronic, and should dissipate within 1 week. If they persist, I would discuss it with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
However, side effects like diarrhea and nausea is possible, and occurs in less than 5% of cases.
They should not be chronic, and should dissipate within 1 week. If they persist, I would discuss it with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_
Thanks.