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 (5%)
- High creatinine (5%)
- Common cold symptoms (5%)
- Heart failure (4%)
- Shortness of breath (4%)
- Cough (4%)
- Bronchitis (3%)
- Constipation (3%)
- High potassium level (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- High uric acid
- Arthritis
- Bruising
- Pneumonia
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Rayaldee serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- High blood phosphorus levels: muscle cramps, bone or joint pain, itchy skin, rash, tingling
- High blood calcium levels: fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, constipation, bone pain, depression, confusion
Source: DailyMed
The following Rayaldee 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
- High calcium level—increased thirst or amount of urine, nausea, vomiting, confusion, unusual weakness or fatigue, bone pain
- High phosphorus level—muscle pain or cramps, bone or joint pain, numbness and tingling around the mouth
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Constipation
- Cough
- Runny or stuffy nose
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