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Medicines granisetron hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

granisetron hydrochloride · Medicine question

How common is headache as a side effect of granisetron?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Headache is classified as a very common side effect of granisetron.

Sources for this answer

Granisetron 1 mg/ml concentrate for solution for injection or infusionhameln pharma ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 8Document updated 28 April 2026

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