Zavesca Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Headache
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Nausea
  • Weight Loss

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Migraine Headache
  • A Problem With Menstrual Periods
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Abnormal Manner Of Walking
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Indigestion
  • Leg Cramps
  • Memory Loss
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Decreased Blood Platelets

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Backache
  • Chills
  • Dry Mouth
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Muscle Weakness Of The Arms Or Legs
  • Numbness
  • Pain
  • Pain In The Arms Or Legs
  • Unsteady Walking

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