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 serum sugar levels (69%)
- Tiredness (52%)
- Diarrhea (52%)
- Protein in urine (51%)
- Higher serum creatinine (47%)
- Nausea (41%)
- Taste changes (28%)
- Lower platelet levels (26%)
- Low appetite (24%)
- Weight loss (21%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Muscle spasms
- Hair loss
- Dry mouth
- Chills
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Itching
- Swelling in the arms and legs
Zolinza serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood clot in the leg: pain and swelling (typically in one leg), redness or discolored skin
- Blood clot in the lungs: sudden and severe chest pain, trouble breathing, cough
- Serious bleeds: nosebleeds, bleeding that's difficult to stop, unexplained bruising, blood in urine, blood in stool, stomach pain
- Dangerously high blood sugar levels: feeling thirsty, dry skin and mouth, urinating more often, headache, blurry vision, nausea, feeling weak, trouble catching your breath
Source: DailyMed
The following Zolinza 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
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
blood in the urine or stools
body aches or pain
chills
confusion
decreased urine
dizziness or lightheadedness
ear congestion
fainting
fast or irregular heartbeat
headache
increased thirst
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
loss of appetite
loss of voice
lower back or side pain
mood changes
muscle pain or cramps
no blood pressure
no breathing
no pulse
numbness or tingling in the face, lips, arms, hands, feet, or legs
pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
rapid weight gain
seizures
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
trouble speaking, thinking, or walking
troubled breathing
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
vomiting
Less common
Persistent non-healing sore
pink growth
reddish patch or irritated area
shiny bump
white, yellow, or waxy scar-like area
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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