Natalizumab Solution Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Depression
  • Urinary Tract Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Lower Respiratory Infection
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Pain

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Tooth Disease
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Backache
  • Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Itching
  • Pain With Menstruation

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
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Acute Retinal Necrosis
  • An Infection
  • An Ovarian Cyst
  • Appendicitis
  • Chest Tightness
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Encephalitis Due To Varicella Zoster Virus
  • Gallstones
  • Herpes Simplex Encephalitis
  • Herpes Simplex Meningitis
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Inflammation Of The Tonsils
  • Leukoencephalopathy, A Disease Of The White Matter Of The Brain
  • Liver Damage
  • Meningitis Due To Varicella Zoster Virus
  • Mycobacterium Avium Bacteria Infection
  • Opportunistic Fungal Infection
  • Pneumonia With A Fungus Called Pneumocystis Jirovecii
  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy, A Type Of Brain Infection
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • The Flu
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Herpes Simplex Infection
  • Absence Of Menstrual Periods
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Chills
  • Drowsiness
  • Fainting
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Weight Gain
  • Weight Loss

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