Valcyte Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Anemia
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Detachment Of The Retina Of The Eye
- Fever
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Headache
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Muscle Tremors
- Nausea
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Vomiting
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
- A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
- Bleeding
- Decreased Kidney Function
- Hallucinations
- High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
- Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
- Seizures
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Agitation
- An Infection Due To The Fungus Candida
- Anxious Feelings
- Bloody Urine
- Confusion
- Eye Pain
- Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
- Night Sweats
- Weight Loss
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Ascites
- Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
- High Blood Pressure
- Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
- Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
- Trouble Breathing
- Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Common Cold
- Abdominal Bloating
- Acne
- Backache
- Constipation
- Cough
- Cramps
- Decreased Appetite
- Depression
- Difficult Or Painful Urination
- Dizziness
- Generalized Weakness
- Indigestion
- Infertility In Women
- Itching
- Joint Pain
- Low Energy
- Low Sperm Count
- Pain
- Skin Inflammation
- Throat Irritation
- Visible Water Retention
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