Revlimid Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• Anemia
• Decreased Blood Platelets
• Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
• Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
• Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Common Cold
• A Skin Rash
• Backache
• Constipation
• Cough
• Cramps
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Dry Skin
• Fever
• Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
• Generalized Weakness
• Headache
• Intense Abdominal Pain
• Itching
• Joint Pain
• Low Energy
• Muscle Tremors
• Nausea
• Nosebleed
• Numbness
• Throat Irritation
• Weight Loss

INFREQUENT side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
• A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
• An Infection
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
• Bronchitis
• Chest Pain
• Dehydration
• Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
• Low Amount Of Phosphate In The Blood
• Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
• Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
• Pneumonia
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
• A Stuffy And Runny Nose
• Basal Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
• Blurred Vision
• Bruising
• Bruising Under The Skin
• Cellulitis
• Chest Pains Unrelated To Heart Problems
• Chills
• Decreased Appetite
• Depression
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Dry Mouth
• Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
• Excessive Sweating
• High Blood Sugar
• Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
• Loose Stools
• Muscle Pain
• Muscle Weakness
• Pain In The Arms Or Legs
• Taste Impairment
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Vomiting

RARE side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

• A Blood Clot
• A Clot In The Lung
• A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
• A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
• A Heart Attack
• A High Alanine Transaminase Level
• A Localized Weakening And Ballooning In An Artery Wall Called An Arterial Aneurysm
• A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• A Stroke
• A Sudden Loss Of Vision
• A Systemic Inflammatory Response Called Sepsis Due To An Infection With Bacteria
• A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
• A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
• A Type Of Cancer Of The Lymph Nodes Called Hodgkin's Lymphoma
• A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
• A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
• Abnormal Liver Function Tests
• Abnormal Peeling Of Skin
• Acute Cerebral Infarction
• Acute Leukemia
• Acute Liver Failure
• An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
• Atrial Flutter
• Bacteria In The Blood
• Bleeding
• Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
• Bloody Urine
• Cerebral Ischemia, A Lack Of Blood Supply To The Brain
• Decreased Kidney Function
• Decreased Oxygen In The Tissues Or Blood
• Delirium
• Destruction Of Red Blood Cells By Body's Own Antibodies
• Diabetes
• Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
• Encephalitis
• Fluid Accumulation In The Brain
• Fluid In The Lungs
• Heart Failure
• High Blood Pressure
• Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
• Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
• Inflammation Of A Vein
• Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
• Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
• Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters
• Kidney Failure
• Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
• Low Blood Pressure
• Lymphedema, Or Swelling Due To Blockage Of Lymph Nodes
• Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
• Mental Status Changes
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome, A Bone Marrow Disorder
• Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
• Pancreatitis
• Poor Vision
• Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection
• Reactivation Of Hepatitis B Infection
• Rejection Of A Transplanted Organ
• Renal Tubular Necrosis, A Kidney Disorder
• Shingles
• Skin Rash With Sloughing
• Supraventricular Tachycardia
• Sweet's Disease
• Swollen Lymph Nodes
• Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
• Tumor Flare Reaction
• Tumor Lysis Syndrome

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

• A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
• A Sore Tongue
• Abnormal Manner Of Walking
• Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
• Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
• Darkening Of The Skin
• Difficult Or Painful Urination
• Drowsiness
• Enlarged Superficial Veins
• Hallucinations
• Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
• High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
• Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
• Hoarseness
• Increased Pressure In The Eye
• Loss Of Muscle Coordination
• Loss Of Skin Color
• Mood Changes
• Night Sweats
• Overactive Thyroid Gland
• Raynaud's Phenomenon, A Condition Where Blood Vessels Constrict Too Much With Coldness Or Stress
• Small Reddish-Purplish Pin-Point Sized Spots On Skin
• Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
• The Inability To Have An Erection