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
Please note: In clinical trials, people who reported these side effects were also taking prednisone daily
- Low red blood cell count (up to 100%)
- Low white blood cell count (up to 96%)
- Low platelet count (48%)
- Fatigue (up to 53%)
- Diarrhea (up to 47%)
- Nausea (up to 34%)
- Pain in bones, joints, and muscles (27%)
- Vomiting (up to 22%)
- Constipation (up to 20%)
- Weakness or lack of energy (up to 20%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Lower appetite
- Infection
- Nerve pain in arms or legs
- Stomach pain
- Back pain
- Trouble gaining weight, low appetitie
- Blood in the urine
Jevtana serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: rash, trouble breathing, or lightheadedness
- Serious infections: repeated fevers, chills, sweating, trouble breathing, cough, sore throat, severe diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, painful or frequent urination
- Lung problems: cough, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, chest pain
- Kidney problems: bloody urine, urinating less, or swelling
- Stomach problems: stomach pain or tenderness, constipation that can’t be relieved, diarrhea, or fever
- Stomach bleeds: throwing up blood, bloody or black and tarry stool (or change in the color of your stool)
Source: DailyMed
The following Jevtana 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
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
blood in the urine or stools
burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
chills
difficult or labored breathing
difficult or painful urination
lower back or side pain
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
rapid weight gain
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
tightness in the chest
unsteadiness or awkwardness
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain or loss
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Less common
Blurred vision
confusion
decreased urination
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
lightheadedness
rapid breathing
sunken eyes
sweating
thirst
wrinkled skin
Incidence not known
Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
fast breathing
general feeling of discomfort or illness
indigestion
lower abdominal cramping
severe constipation
stomach pain or upset
tenderness in the stomach area
thickening of bronchial secretions
vomiting
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
Belching
change in taste
cracked lips
decreased weight
difficulty with swallowing
headache
indigestion
lack or loss of strength
loss of appetite
stomach discomfort
thinning of the hair
Less common
Back pain
difficulty with moving
muscle pain, spasm, or stiffness
pain in the joints
pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
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.
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