Review the side-effects of Fingolimod as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Slow heart rate and high blood pressure.
Central Nervous system - Headache, dizziness, tingling, weakness and depression.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain.
Skin - Hair loss, itching and inflammation.
Metabolic - Increased liver enzyme, decreased weight and increased level of blood cholesterol.
Respiratory - Cough and difficulty in breathing.
Eye - Blurred vision and eye pain.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart - Slow heart rate and high blood pressure.
Central Nervous system - Headache, dizziness, tingling, weakness and depression.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea.
Musculoskeletal - Back pain.
Skin - Hair loss, itching and inflammation.
Metabolic - Increased liver enzyme, decreased weight and increased level of blood cholesterol.
Respiratory - Cough and difficulty in breathing.
Eye - Blurred vision and eye pain.
Blood - Decrease in white blood cells.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Fingolimod
Fingolimod(Gilenya) generic is an immunosuppressive agent, prescribed for multiple sclerosis (MS). It decreases white blood cells count.Trade Names for Fingolimod
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