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
- Fever (28%)
- Stomach pain (26%)
- Bone pain (25%)
- Headache (20%)
- Vomiting (19%)
- Pain in arms or legs (18%)
- Sickle cell crisis (17%)
- Back pain (13%)
- Abnormal liver function tests (11-12%)
- Joint pain (10%)
- Mouth and throat pain (10%)
- Cough (8%)
- Low white blood cell count (8%)
- Nausea (7%)
*Side effect percentages above are for people with sickle cell disease or other anemias. Side effects and percentages might differ slightly for people with thalassemia. See the source below for more details.
Less Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Heartburn
- Common cold
- Other upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., sore throat, sneezing, stuffy nose, cough)
- Pain
- Appetite changes
- Weight gain
Ferriprox serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Low white blood cells: fever, sore throat, mouth sores, flu-like symptoms, chills
Source: DailyMed
The following Ferriprox 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
Black, tarry stools
chills
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
bleeding gums
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
blood in the urine or stools
blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
clay-colored stools
confusion
dark urine
decreased urination
dilated neck veins
dizziness or lightheadedness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
extreme tiredness or weakness
fainting
fast or irregular heartbeat
headache
increase in heart rate
increased sweating
irregular breathing
irritation
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
loss of appetite
muscle tremors
nervousness
painful knees and ankles
pinpoint red spots on the skin
pounding in the ears
raised red swellings on the skin, the buttocks, legs, or ankles
rapid weight gain
rapid, deep or shallow breathing
redness of the skin
restlessness
seizures
severe nausea or vomiting
slow heartbeat
spots on your skin resembling a blister or pimple
stomach pain or cramps
sudden troubled breathing
sugar in the urine
sunken eyes
sweating
swelling of the eyelids, around the eyes, face, lips, hands, or feet
thirst
tightness in the chest
tingling of the hands or feet
trouble with balance
troubled breathing or swallowing
unpleasant breath odor
unusual weight gain or loss
vision changes
vomiting of blood
wrinkled skin
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
Difficulty with moving
muscle pain or stiffness
reddish or brow discoloration of the urine
stomach discomfort
Less common
Back pain
belching
increased or decreased appetite
indigestion
pain in the arms or legs
stomach upset
Incidence not known
Bloody nose
clenching, gnashing, or grinding teeth
coughing or spitting up blood
difficulty opening the mouth
difficulty with speaking
impaired psychomotor skills
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
lockjaw
loss of balance control
muscle spasm, especially of the neck and back
muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
severe sunburn
shuffling walk
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stiffness of the limbs
stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain
twisting movements of the body
uncontrolled movements, especially of the face, neck, and back
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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