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
- Diarrhea (57%)
- Rash (53%)
- Acne (35%)
- High blood pressure (33%)
- Nausea (33%)
- Headache (26%)
- Fatigue (24%)
- Upper respiratory infection (23%)
- Poor appetite (21%)
- Stomach pain (21%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dry mouth
- Indigestion
- Itching
- Nail changes
- Hair loss
- Blurred vision
- Depression
- Muscle spasms
- Eye problems
Caprelsa serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Abnormal heart rhythm (QT prolongation): chest pounding, short of breath, chest pain, feeling faint, lightheaded, dizzy, heart beating fast
- Severe allergic or skin reactions: rash, peeling of skin, hives, trouble breathing, swollen lymph nodes
- Lung damage (interstitial lung disease): shortness of breath, fever, lasting dry cough
- Stroke: weakness or numbness in your arm, legs, or face on one side of the body, trouble speaking, blurred vision, dizziness, loss of balance, trouble walking, confusion
- Serious bleeds: bleeding or bruises that doesn’t stop or go away, large amount of bleeding, blood in the urine, bloody or black and tarry stool
- Heart failure: swelling, shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, fatigue, weight changes
- Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES): severe headaches, seizures, confusion, changes in vision, difficulty staying awake, trouble speaking
- Kidney problems: swelling, less urination, nausea, fatigue, metallic taste changes, cramps
Source: DailyMed
The following Caprelsa 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
Bleeding gums
blindness
blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
blurred vision
body aches or pain
chest pain or tightness
chills
cloudy urine
confusion
coughing up blood
difficulty with breathing or swallowing
dizziness
ear congestion
fainting
headache
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
irregular heartbeat, recurrent
loss of voice
muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
nervousness
nosebleeds
numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
paralysis
pounding in the ears
prolonged bleeding from cuts
red or black, tarry stools
red or dark brown urine
seizures
severe sunburn
slow or fast heartbeat
stomach cramps or pain
stuffy or runny nose
tenderness
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness, severe
watery or bloody diarrhea
Less common
Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
dilated neck veins
extreme tiredness or weakness
infection from breathing foreign substance into the lungs
irregular heartbeat
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
lightheadedness
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
Rare
decreased urine output
indigestion
loss of appetite
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
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
Belching
blemishes on the skin
change in or loss of taste
cracked, dry, or scaly skin
cracks in the skin
decreased weight
discoloration of the fingernails or toenails
dry mouth or skin
hair loss or thinning of the hair
lack or loss of strength
loosening of the fingernails
loss of heat from the body
muscle aches or spasms
rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
redness or other discoloration of the skin
redness or soreness around the fingernails
stomach discomfort or upset
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.
