Kalydeco Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Sore Throat
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea
  • Pain In The Oropharynx
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Throat Irritation

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • Low Blood Sugar

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Chest Pains Unrelated To Heart Problems
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Muscle Pain
  • Wheezing

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • Acne
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Joint Pain
  • Liver Failure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
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