Fingolimod 0.5 Mg Capsule Multiple Sclerosis Agents, General Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A High Alanine Transaminase Level
- A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Diarrhea
- Trouble Breathing
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Backache
- Bronchitis
- Cough
- Depression
- Headache
- High Cholesterol
- Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Nausea
- Pain In The Arms Or Legs
- The Flu
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Decrease In Lung Function Measurement
- A Migraine Headache
- An Infection
- An Infection Due To A Fungus
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
- High Blood Pressure
- Low Blood Pressure
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Pneumonia
- Slow Heartbeat
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
- A Fungal Infection Of The Skin Called Tinea Versicolor
- A Roughened Red Patch Of Skin Called Actinic Keratosis
- A Small, Soft Skin Growth Called Cutaneous Papilloma
- A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
- Blurred Vision
- Dizziness
- Generalized Weakness
- Hair Loss
- Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
- Itching
- Weight Loss
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Herpes Simplex Infection
- A Stroke
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
- A Type Of Brain Disorder Called Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome
- A Type Of Lymphoma Involving The Skin Called Mycosis Fungoides
- A Type Of Skin Cancer Called Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Acute Liver Failure
- An Increased Risk Of Developing An Uncommon Viral Infection Called An Opportunistic Infection
- An Infection By Human Papillomavirus
- Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Basal Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Cancer Of The Squamous Cells In The Skin
- Chest Pain
- Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Fainting
- Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
- Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
- Infection With Cryptococcus Fungus
- Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Liver Damage
- Macular Edema
- Malignant Lymphoma
- Malignant Melanoma, A Type Of Skin Cancer
- Meningitis Due To Varicella Zoster Virus
- Opportunistic Fungal Infection
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection
- Prolonged P-R Interval Observed On EKG
- Prolonged QT Interval On EKG
- Seizures
- Shingles
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Hives
- Joint Pain
- Low Energy
- Muscle Pain
- Vomiting
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