Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving AZSTARYS?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
-changes in emotions or moods
-decreased need for sleep
-elevated mood
-fast, irregular heartbeat
-hallucinations, loss of contact with reality
-heart attack (trouble breathing; pain or tightness in the chest, neck, back or arms; unusually weak or tired)
-increase in blood pressure
-males: prolonged or painful erection
-seizures
-suicidal thoughts, mood changes
-stroke (changes in vision; confusion; trouble speaking or understanding; severe headaches; sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg; trouble walking; dizziness; loss of balance or coordination)
-uncontrollable head, mouth, neck, arm, or leg movements
-unusual bruising or bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-anxious
-dizziness
-heartburn (burning feeling in chest, often after eating or when lying down)
-irritable
-lack or loss of appetite
-nausea
-stomach pain
-trouble sleeping
-weight loss
-vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects for AZSTARYS. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA