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Adcetris Side Effects

What should I watch for?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.

You may need blood work while taking this medication.

This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.

In some patients, this medication may cause a serious brain infection that may cause death. If you have any problems seeing, thinking, speaking, walking, or standing, tell your care team right away. If you cannot reach your care team, urgently seek other source of medical care.

This medication may increase blood sugar. The risk may be higher in patients who already have diabetes. Ask your care team what you can do to lower your risk of diabetes while taking this medication.

Talk to your care team if you or your partner may be pregnant. You will need a negative pregnancy test before starting this medication. Contraception is recommended while taking this medication and for 2 months after the last dose. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you. Use a condom during sex and for 4 months after stopping therapy. Tell your care team right away if you think your partner might be pregnant.

Do not breast-feed while taking this medication.

This medication may cause infertility. Talk to your care team if you are concerned about your fertility.

Side Effects (Rare and Common)

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:

More common

Abdominal or stomach pain

back pain

black, tarry stools

bleeding gums

blood in the urine or stools

blurred vision

body aches or pain

bone pain

burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations

chills

cough

difficult or labored breathing

dry mouth

ear congestion

fever

flushed, dry skin

fruit-like breath odor

headache

increased hunger

increased thirst

increased urination

loss of voice

lower back or side pain

nausea

pain

painful or difficult urination

pale skin

pinpoint red spots on the skin

sneezing

sore throat

stuffy or runny nose

sweating

swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin

tightness in the chest

troubled breathing with exertion

unexplained weight loss

ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth

unsteadiness or awkwardness

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusual tiredness or weakness

vomiting

weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Less common

Anxiety

bladder pain

blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin

bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet

chest pain

cloudy urine

confusion

diarrhea

dizziness or lightheadedness

drowsiness

fainting

fast heartbeat

frequent urge to urinate

general feeling of discomfort or illness

irregular heartbeat

itching

joint pain, stiffness, or swelling

muscle pain

rapid weight gain

red skin lesions, often with a purple center

red, irritated eyes

seizures

severe pain in the chest

sudden onset of severe breathing difficulty

thickening of bronchial secretions

unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

Clay-colored stools

dark urine

heartburn

indigestion

severe abdominal pain, cramping, or burning

severe constipation

severe vomiting

vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds

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:

More common

Decreased appetite or weight

difficulty having a bowel movement

difficulty with moving

hair loss or thinning of the hair

muscle spasm or stiffness

night sweats

pain in the arms or legs

rash

trouble sleeping

Less common

Dry skin

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.