Gilenya Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
trouble breathing diarrhea abnormal liver function tests a high alanine transaminase level a high aspartate transaminase level If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
depression inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses backache pain in the arms or legs headache cough intense abdominal pain INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
an infection due to a fungus an infection high amount of triglyceride in the blood low levels of white blood cells a migraine headache high blood pressure slow heartbeat low blood pressure pneumonia high amount of bilirubin in the blood a decrease in lung function measurement If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
a fungal infection of the skin called tinea versicolor a decreased number of lymphocytes in the blood blurred vision inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema hair loss dizziness weight loss generalized weakness a small, soft skin growth called cutaneous papilloma RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
shingles herpes simplex encephalitis a herpes simplex infection infection with Cryptococcus fungus opportunistic fungal infection malignant melanoma, a type of skin cancer Kaposi's sarcoma a type of lymphoma involving the skin called mycosis fungoides cutaneous T-cell lymphoma a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia decreased blood platelets atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder prolonged QT interval on EKG a stroke acute liver failure liver damage fainting seizures heart throbbing or pounding chest pain a type of allergic reaction called angioedema inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow basal cell carcinoma of the skin malignant lymphoma macular edema progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a type of brain infection a type of brain disorder called posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome prolonged P-R interval observed on EKG meningitis due to varicella zoster virus a type of skin cancer called Merkel cell carcinoma an increased risk of developing an uncommon viral infection called an opportunistic infection cancer of the squamous cells in the skin an infection by human papillomavirus If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
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