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
- Headache (33%)
- Nausea (30%)
- Joint pain (26%)
- Weakness (22%)
- Diarrhea (18%)
- Sweating a lot (21%)
- Swelling in your arms, legs, or feet (16%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Stomach discomfort
- Indigestion
- Passing gas
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Flu-like symptoms
- High blood sugar
- High blood pressure
Mycapssa serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Gallstones and resulting problems: sudden pain in the upper right area of your stomach, swelling in the belly, back pain between your shoulder blades, nausea, vomiting, fever, fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing, yellowing of your skin or eyes
- Dangerously low blood sugar: feeling faint, shaking, sweating, dizziness, fast heartbeat, nervousness, anxious, confused, irritable, feeling very hungry
- Dangerously high blood sugar: feeling thirsty often, needing to urinate often, feeling tired, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, fruity breath, dry mouth
- Heart rate or heart rhythm problems: pounding chest, fluttering in the chest, chest pain, difficulty breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
When do Mycapssa possible side effects begin and end?
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The following Mycapssa 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
- Gallbladder problems—severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever
- Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
- High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)—increased thirst or amount of urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, blurry vision
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)—tremors or shaking, anxiety, sweating, cold or clammy skin, confusion, dizziness, rapid heartbeat
- Low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism)—unusual weakness or fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, hair loss, dry skin, weight gain, feelings of depression
- Low vitamin B12 level—pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet, muscle weakness, dizziness, confusion, trouble concentrating
- Oily or light-colored stools, diarrhea, bloating, weight loss
- Pancreatitis—severe stomach pain that spreads to your back or gets worse after eating or when touched, fever, nausea, vomiting
- Slow heartbeat—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, confusion, trouble breathing, unusual weakness or fatigue
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Diarrhea
- Excessive sweating
- Joint pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
