The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Tiredness (39%)
- High blood pressure, with or without symptoms such as dizziness and headache (up to 37%)
- Joint swelling or discomfort (30%)
- Muscle discomfort (26%)
- Swelling in your body from fluid buildup (edema) (27%)
- Constipation (23%)
- Diarrhea (up to 22%)
- Hot flash (up to 22%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Heartburn
- Fever
- Runny nose, sore throat, and other cold-like symptoms
- Trouble breathing
- Trouble sleeping
- Fall, broken bone, or bruising
- Groin pain
- Urinating more (especially at night), bloody urine, or other symptoms of urinary tract infection
- Rash
- Headache
- Changes in heart rhythm, chest pain, or heart failure
Abiraterone serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Liver damage: nausea, vomiting, right-sided stomach pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, or yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Dangerously low levels of stress hormone: fast heartbeat, feeling faint, headache, confusion, muscle weakness, and pain or swelling in your legs
Source: DailyMed
The following Abiraterone side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Bladder pain
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
bone fracture
bone pain
chest pain or discomfort
decreased urine
difficult, burning, or painful urination
fainting
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth
frequent urge to urinate
headache
increased thirst
increased urge to urinate during the night
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
mood changes
muscle pain or cramps
nervousness
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pain or swelling in the arms or legs without any injury
passing urine more often
pounding in the ears
rapid weight gain
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
seizures
slow heartbeat
sudden sweating
swelling
swelling with pits or depressions on the skin
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain or loss
vomiting
waking to urinate at night
Less common
Arm, back, or jaw pain
chest tightness or heaviness
clay-colored stools
cool, sweaty skin
dark urine
decreased urine output
difficulty with breathing
dilated neck veins
extreme tiredness or weakness
irregular breathing
itching skin or rash
light-colored stools
stomach pain or tenderness
sweating
weakness
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
cool, pale skin
difficulty swallowing
general feeling of discomfort or illness
increased hunger
irregular heartbeat, recurrent
muscle pain, spasms, stiffness, tenderness, wasting, or weakness
nightmares
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
shakiness
slurred speech
stomach pain, continuing
thickening of bronchial secretions
unpleasant breath odor
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of blood
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Belching
body aches or pain
difficulty with moving
ear congestion
indigestion
joint pain
loss of voice
runny or stuffy nose
stomach discomfort or upset
swelling or stiffness of the joints
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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