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What are the possible side effects of Follistim® AQ Cartridge (follitropin beta injection)?

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What are the possible side effects of Follistim® AQ Cartridge (follitropin beta injection)?

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Follistim® AQ Cartridge (follitropin beta injection) and other FSH products may cause serious side effects including: • Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS). OHSS is a serious medical problem that can happen when the ovaries are overstimulated. In rare cases it has caused death. OHSS causes fluid to build up suddenly in the stomach and chest areas. Stop using Follistim® AQ Cartridge (follitropin beta injection) and call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms: • severe pelvic pain (lower stomach area) • nausea • vomiting • sudden weight gain • reduced urine output. • Lung and blood vessel problems. Follistim® AQ Cartridge (follitropin beta injection) and other FSH products may cause serious lung problems including fluid in the lungs, trouble breathing and worsening of asthma. Follistim® AQ Cartridge (follitropin beta injection) and other FSH products may also cause blood clots in blood vessels. This can lead to blood vessel problems (thrombophle