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
- Lower blood cell counts (up to 87%)
- Nausea (77%)
- Fatigue (67%)
- Stomach pain (45%)
- Vomiting (40%)
- Diarrhea (37%)
- Signs of kidney stress (34%)
Note: Side effects above are reported in studies using [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] as a maintenance treatment for ovarian cancer. Side effects can vary based on the type of cancer and other medications you're taking.
Less Common Side Effects
- Constipation
- Upset stomach
- Colds and sinus infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Changes in taste
- Dizziness
- Lowered appetite
- Trouble breathing
Lynparza serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Bone marrow problems or new cancers: feeling very weak or tired, bruising or bleeding easily, blood in the urine or stool, fevers, unexplained weight loss
- Lung problems: having trouble catching your breath, fever, cough, wheezing
- Blood clots: pain or swelling in the arms or legs, having trouble catching your breath, chest pain, weakness, trouble speaking
Source: DailyMed
The following Lynparza 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
- Blood clot—pain, swelling, or warmth in the leg, shortness of breath, chest pain
- Dry cough, shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, sore throat, wounds that don't heal, pain or trouble when passing urine, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell
- Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Low red blood cell level—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing
- 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):
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