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Xelstrym Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on December 14, 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 appetite (12%)
  • Difficulty sleeping (8%)
  • Headache (6%)

*Side effects were reported for children younger than 18 years old. Side effects might differ in adults.

Less Common Side Effects

  • Application site reaction (e.g., discomfort, irritation)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Irritability
  • Higher blood pressure
  • Fast heart rate

Xelstrym serious side effects

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

  • Allergic skin reactions: skin redness, swelling, small skin-colored bumps, blisters that don't get better within a few days or spreads to other areas of skin
  • Heart problems: heart attack, fast heart rate, high blood pressure
  • Brain-related problems: seizures, stroke
  • Mental health-related problems: manic episodes, changes in thoughts or behavior, hallucinations
  • Serotonin syndrome: fast heart rate, sweating, muscle stiffness or spasms, fever, confusion

Source: Prescribing Information

The following Xelstrym 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
  • Heart attackpain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
  • Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
  • Increase in blood pressure
  • Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome
  • Mood and behavior changes—anxiety, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, irritability, hostility, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
  • Prolonged or painful erection
  • Raynaud syndrome—cool, numb, or painful fingers or toes that may change color from pale, to blue, to red
  • Seizures
  • Stroke—sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision

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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