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
- Mouth irritation or sores (56%)
- Feeling tired or weak (54%)
- Diarrhea (47%)
- Dry mouth (45%)
- Nail changes (45)
- Poor appetite (38%)
- Changes in taste (37%)
- Dry skin (34%)
- Constipation (28%)
- Dry eyes (28%)
- Hair loss (26%)
- Redness or irritation to the palms of hands or soles of feet (26%)
- Stomach pain (23%)
- Nausea (21%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Muscle or joint pain
- Increased tears
- Weight loss
- Urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Shortness of breath
- Fever
- Low red blood cells (anemia)
- Low salt levels
Balversa serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Eye problems: blurred vision, vision changes, vision loss, dry eyes
- High phosphate levels: painful skin lesions, muscle cramps, numbness around the mouth
Source: DailyMed
The following Balversa side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Blurry vision, vision loss, seeing wavy or bent objects or blind spots with dark, light, or flashing spots
- High phosphorus level—muscle pain or cramps, bone or joint pain, numbness and tingling around the mouth
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Change in nail shape, thickness, or color
- Diarrhea
- Dryness or irritation of the eyes, lips, mouth, or nose
- Hair loss
- Loss of appetite with weight loss
- Pain, redness, or swelling with sores inside the mouth or throat
- Unusual weakness or fatigue
