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
- Anemia (45%)
- Diarrhea (39%)
- Constipation (33%)
- Urinary tract infection (37%)
- Swelling in the arms, legs, or feet (34%)
- High blood pressure (32%)
- Fever (28%)
- Cough (24%)
- Vomiting (22%)
- Headache (21%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Belly pain
- Joint pain
- Pain or discomfort while urinating
- Trouble sleeping
- Anxiety
- Flu-like symptoms
- Upper respiratory infection
- Other infection
- Low blood pressure
- Changes in electrolyte levels
- Higher cholesterol levels
- Low white blood cell count
Nulojix serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD): fever; night sweats; not feeling well; unplanned weight loss; lower appetite; swollen lymph node in the neck, armpit, or groin; unusual changes in mood or behavior; confusion; problems thinking; movement problems
- Infection: fever, chills, muscle aches, change in appetite, vomiting, pain while urinating, weight loss, skin rash
Source: DailyMed
The following Nulojix 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Abdominal or stomach pain
agitation
black, tarry stools
bladder pain
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
bone pain
burning while urinating
chills
coma
confusion
convulsions
cough or hoarseness
decreased frequency or amount of urine
decreased urine output
difficult or labored breathing
difficult, burning, or painful urination
dizziness
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
fainting
fast or irregular heartbeat
frequent urge to urinate
headache
hostility
inability to move the arms and legs
increased blood pressure
increased thirst
irritability
itching in other skin areas
lethargy
loss of appetite
loss of bladder control
lower back or side pain
mood or mental changes
muscle pain or cramps
muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching
nausea or vomiting
nervousness
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pale skin
pounding in the ears
rapid weight gain
scaling
shortness of breath
slow or fast heartbeat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stupor
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
sudden numbness and weakness in the arms and legs
sweating
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
swollen glands
tightness in the chest
trembling
troubled breathing
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain or loss
weakness or heaviness of the legs
Less common
Back pain
coughing or spitting up blood
drowsiness
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
loss of appetite
night sweats
persistent non-healing sore
pink growth reddish patch or irritated area
shiny bump
sudden high fever or low-grade fever for months
swelling of the feet or lower legs
white, yellow, or waxy scar-like area
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
Abdominal or stomach cramps
blemishes on the skin
body aches or pain
collection of blood under the skin
cough producing mucus
deep, dark purple bruise
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
difficulty with moving
ear congestion
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
hair loss or thinning of the hair
increased hunger
increased sweating
increased urination
itching, pain, redness, or swelling
loss of consciousness
loss of voice
muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
muscle or bone pain
muscle pain or stiffness
numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
pain in the joints
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
shortness of breath
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
tightness in the chest
trouble sleeping
unable to sleep
unexplained weight loss
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.
