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
The following side effects happened in people taking [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] together with chemotherapy.
- Hair loss (77%)
- Nausea (60%)
- Diarrhea (60%)
- Physical weakness (31%)
- Tiredness (29%)
- Mouth sores or inflammation (25%)
- Joint or muscle pain (up to 25%)
- Constipation (22%)
- Vomiting (20%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Nerve problems (e.g., changes in how you respond to pain or touch, numbness, tingling)
- Change in how things taste
- Lower appetite
- Indigestion
- Gut inflammation
- Dry skin
- Injection site reaction
- Rash
- Cough
- Trouble sleeping
Phesgo serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart problems: chest pain, racing heartbeat, shortness of breath that usually worsens with activity or while lying flat, swelling of your legs or feet, sudden weight gain, fatigue
- Serious allergic reactions: trouble breathing, itching or hives, flushing, swelling, chest pain, fast heartbeat, dizziness
- Lung problems: shortness of breath, trouble breathing
- Serious infections (when receiving together with chemotherapy): repeated fevers, chills, sweating, cough, trouble breathing, severe diarrhea, vomiting, painful or frequent urination
Source: DailyMed
The following Phesgo side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions or angioedema—skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs, trouble swallowing or breathing
- Dry cough, shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Heart failure—shortness of breath, swelling of the ankles, feet, or hands, sudden weight gain, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, or sore throat
- Injection 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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