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
- Vision and eye problems (up to 50%)
- Fatigue (49%)
- Nausea (40%)
- Stomach pain (36%)
- Numbness and tingling of the hands or feet (33%)
- Diarrhea (31%)
- Constipation (30%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Bloating
- Lack of appetite
- Joint and muscle pain
- Shortness of breath
Elahere serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Vision loss
- Serious lung problems: Difficulty breathing, trouble catching your breath, chest pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Elahere side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Dry cough, shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Dry eyes
- Eye pain, redness, irritation, or discharge with blurry or decreased vision
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, or sore throat
- Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Low magnesium level—muscle pain or cramps, unusual weakness or fatigue, fast or irregular heartbeat, tremors
- Low red blood cell level—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing
- Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
- Sensitivity to light
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
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