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
- Hair loss (up to 96%)
- Nausea/vomiting (up to 92%)
- Low blood cell counts (up to 80%)
- Missing menstrual cycles (amenorrhea) (up to 72%)
- Painful sores inside of mouth and throat (up to 59%)
- Lower energy levels (up to 46%)
- Hot flashes (up to 39%)
- Diarrhea (up to 25%)
- Infection (up to 22%)
Please note: These side effects were reported by people in clinical trials who took [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] with cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) and fluorouracil.
Less Common Side Effects
- Pink eye or eye inflammation
- Rash, itchy skin, or other changes in your skin
- Fever with or without low white blood cell counts
- Loss of appetite
Ellence serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood clot in lungs: difficulty breathing, chest pain, coughing up blood
- Heart problems: chest pain, changes in heartbeat, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, dizziness, feeling light-headed
- Tumor lysis syndrome: nausea, vomiting, feeling tired, pounding heart, muscle cramps, feeling numb, not feeling hungry, seizures, seeing things that aren’t really there
Source: DailyMed
The following Ellence 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:
More common
Black, tarry stools
bleeding, redness, or ulcers in the mouth or throat
cough or hoarseness
fever or chills
lower back or side pain
pain or burning in the mouth or throat
painful or difficult urination
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
swollen glands
trouble breathing
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Blood in the urine or stools
pinpoint red spots on the skin
red streaks along the injected vein
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
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
Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
burning, dry, or itching eyes
discharge or excessive tearing
feeling of warmth
hair loss or thinning of the hair
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
stopping of menstrual bleeding
sudden sweating
unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
Rare
Darkening of the soles, palms, or nails
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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