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
- Peritonitis (stomach lining inflammation; 26%)
- Upper respiratory infection (i.e., common cold; 15%)
- High blood pressure (13%)
- Rash (6-10%)
- Headache (9%)
- Belly pain (8%)
- Flu symptoms (7%)
- Nausea (7%)
- Cough (7%)
- Swelling (6%)
- Chest pain (5%)
- Indigestion (5%)
- High blood sugar (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Feeling weak
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Joint pain
- Itching
- Low blood pressure
- Catheter-related infections (e.g., pus or skin redness around catheter, fever or chills)
Extraneal serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe skin conditions: skin peeling and pain, hives, blisters
- Peritoneal infection: cloudy dialysis solution, fever, pain, swelling, or drainage at the exit site
- Heart failure: trouble breathing, swelling in the arms or legs
- Serious allergic reaction: rash, trouble breathing, swelling of lips, tongue, or throat
Source: DailyMed
