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
- Pain (42%)
- Fatigue (17%)
- Joint pain (14%)
- Muscle pain (14%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Muscle stiffness
- Nerve pain
Qalsody serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- High blood pressure in the brain: changes in vision, headache, nausea, vomiting
- Brain inflammation: severe headache, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, painful eye movements
Source: DailyMed
The following Qalsody 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
- Fever, neck pain or stiffness, sensitivity to light, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusion, which may be signs of meningitis
- Increased pressure around the brain—severe headache, blurry vision, change in vision, nausea, vomiting
- Pinched nerve—pain, tingling, or numbness located along the pathway of the nerve
- Severe back pain, numbness or weakness of the hands, arms, legs, or feet, loss of coordination, loss of bowel or bladder control
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
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