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
- Mild headaches (30%)
- Nausea (20–25%)
- Vomiting (20–25%)
- Loss of appetite (20–25%)
- Not feeling well (20–25%)
- Shakiness (20%)
- Nervousness (20%)
- Depression (20%)
- Anxiety (20%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach upset
- Rash
- Hair loss
- Inflamed veins
- Racing heart
- Changes to your red blood cells
When do Lithostat possible side effects begin and end?
Time passed since treatment started:
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Risk of headache
Risk of nausea or vomiting
Risk of loss of appetite
If a line continues to the right, you'll likely keep experiencing this side effect once it starts.
Source: DailyMed
The following Lithostat 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
- Low red blood cell level—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Anxiety, nervousness
- Hair loss
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Tremors or shaking
- Upset stomach
