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
- Tiredness (57%)
- Nausea (33%)
- Diarrhea (25%)
- Vomiting (21%)
- Constipation (19%)
- Fever (19%)
- Headache (19%)
- Hair loss (18%)
- Stomach pain (17%)
- Nerve problems (e.g., numbness or tingling feeling; 16%)
*Side effects when used together with other anticancer medications.
Less Common Side Effects
- Infusion-related reaction
- Cough
- Trouble breathing
- Lower appetite
- Muscle or joint pain
- Pain in arms and legs
- Hand-foot syndrome
Margenza serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart problems: shortness of breath; dry cough; swelling of legs, arms, or face; irregular heartbeats; dizziness; sudden weight gain
Source: DailyMed
The following Margenza 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
- Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
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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