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
- Blockages in the urinary tract (58%)
- Pain in the sides or lower back (flank pain; 41%)
- Lower blood cell counts (up to 38%)
- Kidney problems (e.g., signs of injury or stress to the kidney on lab tests, kidney failure; up to 38%)
- Blood in the urine (34%)
- Urinary tract infection (34%)
- Stomach pain (28%)
- Low albumin levels in the blood (28%)
- Feeling very tired (27%)
- Nausea (25%)
- Burning or pain with urination (23%)
- Vomiting (20%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Urinating more often
- Fever
- Chills
- Itchiness
- Lower appetite
- High blood pressure
- Abnormal electrolyte levels in the blood
Jelmyto serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blockages in the urinary tract: pain in the sides and lower back (flank pain), fever, little to no urination
- Low blood cell counts: fever, chills, feeling very tired, unusual bleeding or bruising
Source: DailyMed
The following Jelmyto 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
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, sore throat, wounds that don't heal, pain or trouble when passing urine, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell
- Low red blood cell level—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing
- Trouble passing urine
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
