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
- Rash (up to 75%)
- Joint pain (up to 61%)
- Stomach pain (up to 54%)
- Constipation (up to 53%)
- High blood pressure (up to 53%)
- Tiredness (up to 47%)
- Headache (up to 43%)
- Dry skin (up to 42%)
- Swelling or fluid buildup (up to 41%)
- Fever (up to 40%)
- Nausea (up to 34%)
- Lower appetite (up to 31%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Mouth sore or inflammation of the lining of your mouth
- Bone or muscle pain
- Cold-like symptoms
- Infection in your sinuses, throat, lungs, blood, skin, or urinary tract
- Trouble breathing
- Chills
- Dizziness
- Trouble sleeping
- Hair loss
- Weight loss
Iclusig serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood clots or reduced blood flow problems: chest pain, trouble breathing, weakness on one side of the body, trouble talking, changes in vision, severe headache, leg pain or swelling
- Severe fluid buildup or heart failure: shortness of breath during rest or exercise, rapid weight gain, swelling in your arms or legs, chest pain, tiredness
- Changes in your heart rhythm: fainting, dizziness, chest pain, fast heartbeat
- Liver damage: right-sided stomach pain, tiredness, loss of appetite, yellowing of the skin or eyes
- 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
- Abnormal electrolyte levels and kidney problems: racing heart, muscle cramps or spasms, numbness, dark urine, urinating less than usual
- Problems that affect the brain: headaches, vision problems, seizures
Source: DailyMed
The following Iclusig 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
Bladder pain
bleeding gums
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
blurred vision
chills
cloudy urine
confusion
cough or hoarseness
coughing up blood
decreased urine output
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty with breathing or swallowing
dilated neck veins
dizziness
fainting
frequent urge to urinate
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
indigestion
irregular breathing
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
lightheadedness
lower back, side, or stomach pain
nervousness
nosebleeds
pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially calves of the legs
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pale skin
paralysis
pinpoint red spots on the skin
pounding in the ears
prolonged bleeding from cuts
rapid weight gain
rapid, shallow breathing
red or black, tarry stools
red or dark brown urine
severe headaches of sudden onset
slow or fast heartbeat
sudden loss of coordination
sudden slurred speech
sudden vision changes
tingling of the hands or feet
ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
chest discomfort
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
pain, redness, or swelling in the arms or legs
unsteadiness or awkwardness
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
bloody, black, or tarry stools
blue-green halos seen around objects
clay-colored stools
dark urine
decreased appetite
headache
indigestion
itching or skin rash
joint or muscle pain
loss of appetite
red irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
sensitivity of the eyes to light
sensitivity to heat
severe vomiting, sometimes with blood
stomach cramps or tenderness
sweating
trouble sleeping
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuous
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
Back or bone pain
cracked lips
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
difficulty with moving
dryness, itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
lack or loss of strength
muscle aches, pain, or stiffness
stuffy or runny nose
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.
