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
- Diarrhea (up to 96%)
- Rash or acne-like bumps on the skin (up to 90%)
- Painful sores in the mouth or throat (up to 71%)
- Nail infection (up to 58%)
- Higher liver enzyme levels (up to 54%)
- Kidneys not working as well (49%)
- Low white blood cell counts (up to 38%)
- Dry skin (up to 31%)
- Low potassium levels (up to 30%)
- Loss of appetite (up to 25%)
- Nausea (up to 21%)
- Itchy skin (up to 21%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Weight loss
- Nose bleed
- Bladder infection
- Vomiting
- Cracked, swollen, or irritated lips
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Pink eye
Gilotrif serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious skin reactions: painful rash, blisters, peeling skin
- Lung problems: cough, fever, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, chest - pain
- Serious liver problems: tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, dark urine, right-side stomach pain, easy bruising or bleeding, or yellowing of the eyes or skin
- Tearing of the stomach or intestines: fever, chills, severe stomach pain, bloated stomach, nausea, vomiting
- Severe diarrhea
Source: DailyMed
The following Gilotrif 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:
More common
Bloody or cloudy urine
burning, dry, or itching eyes
difficult, burning, or painful urination
discharge or excessive tearing
frequent urge to urinate
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
redness, swelling, or pain of the skin
scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
tingling of the hands and feet
ulceration of the skin
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
Blemishes on the skin
chapped, red, or swollen lips
decreased appetite
decreased weight
itching skin or rash
loosening of the fingernails
nosebleeds
redness or soreness around the fingernails
scaling, redness, burning, pain, or other signs of inflammation of the lips
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
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.
