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
- Fever (52%)
- Headache (33%)
- Rash (17%)
- Chills (14%)
- Redness or tenderness at injection site (14%)
- Feeling tired (14%)
- Diarrhea (14%)
- Vomiting (13%)
- Nausea (10%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Muscle pain
- Joint pain
Actimmune serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Low blood cell counts: fever, diarrhea, weakness, fast heart rate, lightheadedness, blood in your urine or stool
- Liver problems: swelling of your stomach, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, confusion
- Allergic reaction: hives, rash, blisters, skin reddening, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Actimmune 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blood in the urine or stools
confusion
cough or hoarseness
loss of balance control
lower back or side pain
mask-like face
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on the skin
shuffling walk
stiffness of the arms or legs
trembling and shaking of the hands and fingers
trouble breathing
trouble speaking or swallowing
trouble thinking or concentrating
trouble walking
ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
change in walking and balance
clay colored stools
clumsiness or unsteadiness
dark urine
decreased appetite
decreased frequency or amount of urine
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
increased thirst
itching or skin rash
joint or muscle pain
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle aches and pains
numbness or tingling of the face, hands, or feet
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
redness and soreness of the eyes
shivering skin
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
trouble sleeping
yellow eyes or skin
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:
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.
