Lumacaftor-Ivacaftor Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Sore Throat
  • Diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Increased Creatine Kinase Levels
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Runny Nose
  • Stuffy Nose
  • The Flu
  • Throat Irritation
  • Trouble Breathing

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Problem With Menstrual Periods
  • An Increase In The Amount Of Phlegm
  • Chest Pains Unrelated To Heart Problems
  • Headache
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Lung Failure Causing Loss Of Breath
  • Upper Abdominal Pain
  • Wheezing

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Impaired Brain Function Due To Liver Disease
  • Liver Failure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • Breathing Changes
  • Chest Discomfort
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