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
- Adrenal insufficiency (43%)
- Fatigue (39%)
- Nausea (37%)
- Headache (31%)
- Edema (swelling) (21%)
- Redness and swelling of the nose and throat (20%)
- Vomiting (19%)
- Joint pain (18%)
- Back pain (15%)
- Rash (15%)
- Diarrhea (15%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Stomach pain
- Muscle pain
- Low appetite
- Low blood pressure
- Urinary tract infection
- Fever
- Cough
- Flu infection
Isturisa serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease): fatigue, muscle weakness, low appetite, weight loss, and pain in muscles and joints
- Abnormal heart rhythm (QT prolongation): Chest pounding, short of breath, chest pain, feeling faint or lightheaded
Source: DailyMed
The following Isturisa 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
- Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
- Increase in blood pressure
- Low adrenal gland function—nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)—tremors or shaking, anxiety, sweating, cold or clammy skin, confusion, dizziness, rapid heartbeat
- Low potassium level—muscle pain or cramps, unusual weakness or fatigue, fast or irregular heartbeat, constipation
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
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