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
- Low white blood cells (up to 74%)
- Nausea (65%)
- Low platelets (65%)
- Vomiting (60%)
- Diarrhea (50%)
- Tiredness or weakness (44%)
- Constipation (39%)
- Fever, cough, and other symptoms of pneumonia (27%)
- Low red blood cells (25%)
- Stomach pain (22%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Weight loss
- Joint pain
- Not feeling hungry
- Low white blood cells with fever
- Dizziness
- Pain in extremity
Onureg serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infections: fever, headache, chills, extreme tiredness, low energy, muscle aches, cough, sore throat, congestion
- Serious bleeding: unusual bruising or bleeding, bleeding that takes longer to stop, bleeding from the nose or gums, black or tarry stool
Source: DailyMed
The following Onureg 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
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, sore throat, wounds that don't heal, pain or trouble when passing urine, general feeling of discomfort or being unwell
- 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):
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
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