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Cayston Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAshley Wong, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Ashley Wong, PharmD
Last reviewed on February 1, 2022

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

  • Cough (54%)
  • Stuffy nose (16%)
  • Wheezing (16%)
  • Throat pain (12%)
  • Fever (13%)
  • Chest discomfort (8%)
  • Stomach pain (7%)
  • Vomiting (6%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Bronchospasm (narrowing of your airways)
  • Rash

Cayston serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Serious allergic reactions: hives, itching, swelling of face or tongue, difficulty breathing
  • Bronchospasm (narrowing of your airways): difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest pain or tightness, fatigue, cough

Source: DailyMed

The following Cayston 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

Chest discomfort

cough

difficulty with breathing or troubled breathing

fever

Less common

Noisy breathing

shortness of breath

tightness in the chest

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

Abdominal or stomach pain

sore throat

stuffy nose

vomiting

Less common

Rash

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.

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