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 (29-66%)
- Vomiting (26-52%)
- Diarrhea (21%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach pain
- Muscle aches
- Dizziness
- Poor appetite
- Headache
- Back pain
Cinacalcet serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Very low levels of calcium: muscle pain and spasms, pins and needles sensation, seizures
- Stomach bleed: vomiting that won't stop, blood in your vomit or stool, black, tarry stools, really bad stomach pain
- Heart problems: abnormal heartbeats, trouble breathing, sudden weight gain or swelling of your arms and legs, feeling confused
Source: DailyMed
The following Cinacalcet 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
Blurred vision
dizziness
headache
nervousness
pounding in the ears
slow or fast heartbeat
Less common
Convulsions
cough or hoarseness
fever or chills
loss of bladder control
lower back or side pain
muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
painful or difficult urination
sudden loss of consciousness
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach cramps
confusion
decreased urine output
difficulty with breathing
difficulty with moving
dilated neck veins
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
extreme fatigue
fainting
irregular breathing
irregular heartbeats
joint pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
low bone turnover
mood or mental changes
muscle aching or cramping
muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
muscle pains or stiffness
numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
swollen joints
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
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:
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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