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Erivedge Side Effects

Allison Baxley, PharmD, BCOPConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Baxley, PharmD, BCOP, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on May 31, 2023

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

  • Muscle spasms (72%)
  • Hair loss (64%)
  • Taste changes (55%)
  • Weight loss (45%)
  • Tiredness (40%)
  • Nausea (30%)
  • Diarrhea (29%)
  • Lower appetite (25%)
  • Constipation (21%)
  • Joint pain (16%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Vomiting
  • Taste loss

Erivedge serious side effects

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

  • Serious skin reactions: painful blisters, skin wounds, peeling skin, fever, sore throat, body aches

Source: DailyMed

The following Erivedge 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:

Less common

Bloody or cloudy urine

confusion

decreased urine output

dizziness

dry mouth

fast or irregular heartbeat

headache

increased thirst

loss of consciousness

muscle pain or cramps

nausea

pain in the lower back or side

seizures

swelling of the face, ankles, or hands

thirst

unusual tiredness or weakness

vomiting

Incidence not known

Black, tarry stools

blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin

chest pain

chills

cough

diarrhea

itching skin

joint or muscle pain

painful or difficult urination

red irritated eyes

red skin lesions, often with a purple center

sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips

sore throat

swollen glands

trouble breathing

unusual bleeding or bruising

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

Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods

change in taste

constipation

decreased appetite

diarrhea

difficulty having a bowel movement

difficulty with moving

hair loss or thinning

loss of taste

muscle spasm or stiffness

pain in the joints

stopping of menstrual bleeding

weight loss

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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