Common Side Effects:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
- increase in hair growth
- trembling and shaking of hands
Less common:
Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
- Acne or oily skin
- headache
- leg cramps
- nausea
Effects Monitored by Doctor:
More common
- high blood pressure
- kidney problems
Less common
- liver problems
- changes in blood chemistry
Always Notify Doctor:
More common
- bleeding, tender, or enlarged gums
Less Common
- convulsions (seizures)
- fever or chills
- frequent urge to urinate
- vomiting
Rare
- confusion
- general feeling of discomfort and illness
- irregular heartbeat
- numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
- shortness of breath or difficult breathing
- stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting
- unexplained nervousness
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- weakness or heaviness of legs
- weight loss
Notify Doctor Immediately:
Rare
- blood in urine
- flushing of face and neck (for injection only)
- wheezing or shortness of breath (for injection only)
Other Notes:
Because of the way that cyclosporine acts on the body, there is a chance that it may cause effects years after the medicine is used. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as lymphomas or skin cancers. You and your doctor should discuss the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. This information is meant only as a guideline - always consult a physician or pharmacist for complete information about prescription medications.
