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
- Rash (up to 38%)
- Nausea (up to 37%)
- Headache (up to 35%)
- Tiredness (up to 32%)
- Itchy skin (up to 32%)
- Vomiting (up to 29%)
- Diarrhea (up to 28%)
- Fever (up to 28%)
- Cold-like symptoms (up to 27%)
- Cough (up to 27%)
- Sweating at night (up to 27%)
- Constipation (up to 26%)
- Joint pain (up to 26%)
- Pain in arms or legs (up to 20%)
*Side effects listed were reported in adults. Side effects in children might differ. Please see source for more details.
Less Common Side Effects
- Muscle, back, or bone pain
- Muscle spasms
- Mouth or throat pain
- Stomach pain
- Decreased appetite
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Stomach flu
- Flu-like symptoms
- Dizziness
- Lower energy and body strength
- Swelling of the face, arms, or legs
- High blood pressure
- Trouble breathing
Tasigna serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Irregular heartbeat: fast heartbeat, chest discomfort, dizziness, fainting
- Serious bleeds: bleeding or bruising that doesn’t stop or go away, large amount of bleeding, blood in the urine, throwing up blood, bloody or black and tarry stool
- Heart problems: chest pain, racing heart, shortness of breath, swelling of legs or feet, sudden weight gain, fatigue
- Stroke: weakness on one side of body, severe headache, problems with vision or speech, confusion
- Abnormal electrolyte levels and kidney problems: racing heart, muscle cramps or spasms, numbness, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, not urinating as much as usual, pain on either side of the lower back
Source: DailyMed
The following Tasigna 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blood in the urine or stools
blurred vision
bone pain
chills
clay-colored stools
confusion
dark urine
decreased appetite
difficult or labored breathing
fainting
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
headache
hoarseness
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
irregular heartbeat, recurrent
itching, skin rash
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle aches, cramps, or pain
no blood pressure
no breathing
no pulse
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
seizures
stomach pain or tenderness
stuffy or runny nose
sweating
swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
tightness in the chest
trembling
troubled breathing with exertion
ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
unexplained weight loss
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
weakness and heaviness of the legs
yellow eyes or skin
Less common
Decreased urine output
dizziness
fast heartbeat
loss of consciousness
muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
nervousness
numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or lips
rapid weight gain
Less common or rare
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
body aches or pain
cough producing mucus
depressed mood
dry skin and hair
ear congestion
feeling cold
frequent urge to urinate
loss of voice
muscle stiffness
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
sensitivity to heat
slowed heartbeat
swelling or puffiness of the face
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble sleeping
trouble swallowing
weight changes
white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
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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