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
PNH:
- Headache (44%)
- Cold-like symptoms (23%)
- Back pain (19%)
- Nausea (16%)
- Tiredness (12%)
- Cough (12%)
aHUS:
- Headache (41%)
- Diarrhea (37%)
- Vomiting (30%)
- High blood pressure (33%)
- Cold-like symptoms (27%)
- Anemia (26%)
- Nausea (23%)
- Swelling in the arms or legs (23%)
- Cough (23%)
- Urinary tract infection (22%)
- Fever (21%)
gMG:
- Headache (26%)
- Cold-like symptoms (24%)
- Diarrhea (15%)
- Joint pain (12%)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (11%)
- Nausea (10%)
NMOSD:
- Upper respiratory tract infection (29%)
- Cold-like symptoms (21%)
- Diarrhea (16%)
- Dizziness (15%)
- Back pain (15%)
- Joint pain (11%)
- Flu (11%)
- Sore throat (10%)
- Bruising (10%)
Less Common Side Effects
PNH:
- Constipation
- Muscle pain
- Pain in the arm or leg
- Respiratory tract infection
- Swelling of the sinuses
- Herpes infection
aHUS:
- Weakness
- Stomach pain
- Low blood pressure
- Low white blood cell counts
gMG:
- Stomach pain
- Swelling in the arm or leg
- Fever
- Bruising
- Muscle or bone pain
- Herpes infection
NMOSD:
- Constipation
- Muscle or bone pain
- Muscle spasm
- Numbness or tingling
- Throat pain
- Cataract
- Pink eye
- Bronchitis
Soliris serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Meningococcal infection: headache, stiff neck or back, muscle ache, nausea, vomiting, fever, flu-like symptoms, sensitivity to bright light, confusion, rash
- Serious infusion reaction: chest pain; trouble breathing; shortness of breath; feeling faint or wanting to pass out; itchiness; swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
Source: DailyMed
The following Soliris side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Back pain
black, tarry stools
bladder pain
blindness
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
body aches or pain
burning or stinging of the skin
burning, dry, or itching eyes
chest pain or tightness
chills
cough producing mucus
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty breathing or swallowing
difficulty with moving
dizziness
ear congestion
fast heartbeat
frequent urge to urinate
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
joint pain or swelling
loss of appetite
loss of voice
lower back or side pain
muscle ache, cramp, pain, or stiffness
nervousness
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
pale skin
pounding in the ears
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
shivering
slow or fast heartbeat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stuffy or runny nose
sweating
swollen glands
trouble breathing
trouble sleeping
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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