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Cystagon Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on February 2, 2024

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

  • Vomiting (35%)
  • Low appetite (31%)
  • Fever (22%)
  • Diarrhea (16%)
  • Weakness (11%)
  • Rash (7%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Dehydration
  • Bad breath
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Changes in mood

Cystagon serious side effects

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

  • Severe skin reactions: fever, hives, rash, skin reddening, blisters, peeling skin, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
  • Stomach bleeding: vomiting blood, bloody or dark stools, severe stomach pain or discomfort
  • Brain and mental health side effects: depression, seizures, severe dizziness and sleepiness, confusion
  • High blood pressure in the brain: headache, ringing in the ears, dizziness, nausea, double or blurry vision, vision loss, pain behind eye(s) or with eye movement

Source: DailyMed

The following Cystagon 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

decrease or change in vision

eye pain, redness, itching, irritation, or swelling

headache

sensitivity of the eyes to light

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

Watering of the eyes

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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