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
- Infusion-related reactions (66-72%)
- Infections of the nose, throat, or lungs (up to 50%)
- Cough (31-35%)
- Muscle, bone, or joint pain (12-28%)
- Fever (up to 19%)
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Less Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Lack of appetite
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Trouble sleeping
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Herpes or shingles infection
- Rash
- Itching
Gazyva serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infusion-related or allergic reactions: throat tightness, trouble breathing, itching or hives, swelling, chest pain, fast heartbeat, dizziness, flushing, chills, fever
- Infections (general): repeated fevers, chills, cough, trouble breathing, severe diarrhea, vomiting, painful urination, urinating more often than usual
- Brain infection: changes in mood or behavior, difficulty concentrating, vision loss, weakness, facial drooping, issues with balance or walking
- Serious bleeds: bleeding or bruising that doesn’t stop or go away, large amount of bleeding, blood in the urine, throwing up blood, bloody or black and tarry stool
Source: DailyMed
The following Gazyva 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
Back pain
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blood in the urine or stools
chest tightness
chills
flushing
headache
hoarseness
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
trouble breathing
troubled breathing with exertion
ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Incidence not known
Blurred vision
confusion
dark urine
dizziness
drowsiness
general tiredness and weakness
light-colored stools
seizures
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
yellow eyes and 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:
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.
