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
- Hand-foot syndrome (51%)
- Nausea (46%)
- Mouth sores (41%)
- Weakness (40%)
- Vomiting (33%)
- Rash (29%)
- Fever (21%)
- Diarrhea (21%)
- Low appetite (20%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Hair loss
- Sore throat
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Back pain
- Infection
- Indigestion
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Low blood cell count
Note: Side effects data from clinical studies of people with ovarian cancer. Side effects might differ for people with HIV-related Kaposi’s sarcoma or multiple myeloma.
Doxil serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart problems: heart failure, trouble breathing, swelling in the legs or belly, severe fatigue, sudden weight gain
- Infusion reactions: headache, chills, flushing, chest pain, trouble breathing, itching, fast heart beat, low blood pressure
- Infection: fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, trouble breathing, tiredness
Source: DailyMed
The following Doxil 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Cough or hoarseness accompanied by fever or chills
darkening or redness of the skin (if you recently had radiation treatment)
fast or irregular heartbeat
fever or chills
joint pain
lower back or side pain accompanied by fever or chills
pain at the injection site
painful or difficult urination accompanied by fever or chills
red streaks along the injected vein
shortness of breath
stomach pain
swelling of the feet and lower legs
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:
After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your doctor immediately if you notice the following side effects:
Fast or irregular heartbeat
shortness of breath
swelling of the feet and lower legs
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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