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
- Nausea (98%)
- Mouth sores or inflammation (97%)
- Vomiting (95%)
- Weight loss or lack of appetite (85%)
- Diarrhea (84%)
- Difficulty sleeping (84%)
- Fever (80%)
- Stomach pain (72%)
- Anxiety (72%)
- Headache (69%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Chills
- General pain
- Indigestion or acid reflux
- Constipation
- Stuffy nose
- Rash
- High blood sugars
Busulfan serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infections: repeated fevers, chills, cough, trouble breathing, severe diarrhea, vomiting, painful or frequent urination
- Serious bleeds: bleeding or bruising that doesn’t stop or go away, large amount of bleeding, blood in the urine, throwing up blood, bloody or black and tarry stool
- Severe liver problems: yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark urine, right upper stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, loss of appetite
- Heart problems: chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heartbeat, swelling of the legs or feet
- Seizures
Source: DailyMed
The following Busulfan 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:
More common
Black, tarry stools
bloated abdomen or stomach
blood in the urine or stools
blurred vision
cough or hoarseness
dizziness
fast or irregular breathing
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
fever or chills
headache
lower back or side pain
nervousness
pain and fullness in the upper abdominal or stomach
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on the skin
pounding in the ears
skin rash or itching
slow heartbeat
swelling of the eyes or eyelids
tightness in the chest
trouble breathing
unusual bleeding or bruising
yellow eyes and skin
Incidence not known
seizures
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
Acid or sour stomach
back pain
belching
bloody nose
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
fear
indigestion
loss of appetite
lack or loss of strength
stomach discomfort or upset
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over affected area
trouble sleeping
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.
