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
Less Common Side Effects
- Heartburn
- Sinus inflammation
- Difficulty sleeping
- Weight loss
- Joint pain
- General weakness
- Skin sensitivity
- Itchiness
- Change in taste
- Non-heart-related chest pain
Esbriet serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Liver damage: stomach bloating, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, dark urine, pain on the upper right area of your stomach
- Serious skin reactions: hives, blisters, skin reddening or peeling, sores in the mouth
When do Esbriet possible side effects begin and end?
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Stomach upset, like nausea or vomiting
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Source: DailyMed
The following Esbriet 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
- 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
- Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
- Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
