Sandimmune Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Damage To The Kidneys
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Overgrowth Of Gums Onto Teeth

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Dizziness
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Headache
  • Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
  • Indigestion
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Pain
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • An Infection
  • An Infection Due To A Fungus
  • Chest Pain
  • Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
  • Seizures
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Migraine Headache
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Acne
  • Diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Leg Cramps
  • Nausea
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Skin Discoloration

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Tumor
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Brain Disorder Called Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
  • A Type Of Brain Function Problem Called Encephalopathy
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • An Infection Due To A Parasite
  • An Infection Due To A Virus
  • An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding From Stomach, Esophagus Or Duodenum
  • Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
  • Bloody Urine
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Hearing Loss
  • High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
  • High Blood Sugar
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Problems Due To BK Polyomavirus
  • Liver Failure
  • Malignant Lymphoma
  • Pancreatitis
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection
  • Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, A Type Of Blood Disorder

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Anxious Feelings
  • Brittle Nails
  • Confusion
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Fever
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hiccups
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Energy And Weakness
  • Muscle Pain
  • Night Sweats
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Taste Impairment
  • Thickening Of The Outer Horny Layer Of The Skin
  • Weight Loss
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