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Synribo Side Effects

Lauren Morton, PharmD, BCPSCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Lauren Morton, PharmD, BCPS, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 21, 2022

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

  • Low platelet count (up to 76%)
  • Low red blood cell count (anemia; up to 61%)
  • Infection (up to 56%)
  • Low white blood cell count (up to 53%)
  • Diarrhea (up to 41%)
  • Nausea (up to 35%)
  • Injection-site reaction (up to 35%)
  • Lack of energy (up to 31%)
  • Fever (up to 29%)
  • Stomach pain (up to 23%)
  • Fever with low white blood cell count (febrile neutropenia; up to 20%)
  • Headache (up to 20%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Vomiting
  • Constipation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nose bleeds
  • Cough
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Hair loss
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Chills
  • Rash
  • Swelling in arms and legs
  • Pain in arms, legs, back, joints, or muscles

Synribo serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Serious infections: repeated fevers, chills, sweating, trouble breathing
  • Serious bleeding: unusual bleeding, easy bruising, blood in urine or stool, confusion, vision changes

Source: DailyMed

The following Synribo 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

Black, tarry stools

bleeding gums

bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet

blood in the urine or stools

bloody nose

chills

cough

fever

lower back or side pain

painful or difficult urination

pale skin

pinpoint red spots on the skin

rapid weight gain

sore throat

tingling of the hands or feet

troubled breathing with exertion

ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusual tiredness or weakness

unusual weight gain or loss

Incidence not known

Arm, back, or jaw pain

blurred vision

burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

chest pain or discomfort

confusion

convulsions

decreased urination

deep, dark purple bruises

difficulty with speaking

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

double vision

dry mouth

fainting

fast, shallow breathing

fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

flushed, dry skin

fruit-like breath odor

headache

hives, rash, or itching, pain, redness, or swelling of the skin

hoarseness

inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles

inability to speak

increased hunger

increased thirst

increased urination

irritation

joint pain, stiffness, or swelling

loss of consciousness

muscle cramps

nausea

nervousness

pale, clammy skin

pounding in the ears

rapid breathing

slow speech

stomachache

sunken eyes

sweating

swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet

thirst

troubled breathing or swallowing

unexplained weight loss

vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds

wrinkled skin

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:

More common

Abdominal or stomach pain

back pain

bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site

diarrhea

difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)

difficulty with moving

hair loss or thinning of the hair

lack or loss of strength

loss of appetite

muscle pain or stiffness

pain in the arms or legs

trouble sleeping

upper abdominal or stomach pain

weight loss

Incidence not known

Acid or sour stomach

anxiety

belching

bleeding gums

bloody eye

bone pain

burning, dry, or itching eyes

continuous ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears

darkening of the skin

decreased appetite

depression

double vision

dry skin

ear pain

eye discharge or excessive tearing

eye pain

general feeling of discomfort or illness

hearing loss

heartburn

increased sweating

indigestion

itching skin

muscle spasm, stiffness, or weakness

redness and swelling of the gums

redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid

stomach discomfort or upset

stuffy nose

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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