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
- Higher liver function tests (up to 81%)
- Higher creatine kinase levels (45%)
- Nausea (31%)
- Feeling tired (16%)
- Headache (7%)
- Infusion-related reactions (7%)
- Vomiting (6%)
- Belly pain (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach flu
- Rash
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
Roctavian serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infusion reaction: hives, itching, rash, sneezing, coughing, shortness of breath, runny nose, watery eyes, tingling throat, nausea, diarrhea, fast heart rate, fever, chills
- Blood clots: dizziness, confusion, chest pain, sweating, nausea, trouble breathing, swelling or pain in the legs, weakness (especially only on one side of the body)
- Serious liver damage: feeling tired or weak, poor appetite, unexplained weight loss, dark urine, whites of the eyes and skin turning more yellow, upper right stomach pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Roctavian 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
- Blood clot—pain, swelling, or warmth in the leg, shortness of breath, chest pain
- Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
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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