Side effects
The most frequent side effect of the administration of Calcitonin is a sudden reddening of the face. This is also known as “flush”. Other frequently occurring adverse drug reactions are a tingling sensation or a feeling of warmth in the extremities.
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea can force a discontinuation of therapy. Hives (urticaria) with wheals on the skin can also occur as an adverse drug reaction. The effect of the therapeutic use of Calcitonin decreases over the course of a longer therapy. Furthermore, long-term therapy with Calcitonin increases the risk of cancer.
