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Lanthanum Side Effects

Allison Gourley, PharmDMichelle Nguyen, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Gourley, PharmD, Michelle Nguyen, PharmD
Last reviewed on September 8, 2021

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

  • Nausea (11%)
  • Vomiting (9%)
  • Belly pain (5%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Diarrhea

Source: DailyMed

The following Lanthanum 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:

Less common

Stomach pain

Incidence not known

Bloody, black, or tarry stools

bone pain

constipation, severe

difficulty having a bowel movement

itching, skin rash

loss of appetite

seizures

severe stomach pain, cramping, or burning

trouble breathing

unusual tiredness or weakness

vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuous

vomiting, severe

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

Headache

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

Nausea

Incidence not known

Belching

heartburn

indigestion

stomach discomfort or upset

tooth injury

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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Allison Gourley, PharmD, is a kidney and pancreas transplant pharmacist at a teaching hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. When she’s not educating patients about their immunosuppressants, she's actively involved in transplant research.
Michelle Nguyen, PharmD, has been a clinical pharmacist for 6 years (and counting). She has a diverse skill set within managed care pharmacy, specifically in the settings of a medical group, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and health plan.

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