Constipation, nausea, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach upset, loss of appetite, gas, tremor, or trouble sleeping may occur.
Does CellCept decrease appetite?
Common CellCept® side effects include: Loss of appetite. Stomach pain. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
What are the possible side effects of CellCept?
- diarrhea.
- blood problems including low white and red blood cell counts.
- infections.
- blood pressure problems.
- fast heart beat.
- swelling of the lower legs, ankles and feet.
- changes in laboratory blood levels, including high levels of blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
Does mycophenolate make tired?
tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. you should know that mycophenolate may make you drowsy, confused, dizzy, lightheaded, or cause uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body.
What does mycophenolate do to your body?
Mycophenolate (Myfortic) is used with other medications to help prevent the body from rejecting kidney transplants. Mycophenolate is in a class of medications called immunosuppressive agents. It works by weakening the body's immune system so it will not attack and reject the transplanted organ.
Why do you have to take CellCept on an empty stomach?
Taking mycophenolate with food may help to lessen stomach cramping and diarrhea. Food affects how the body absorbs mycophenolate. To keep the blood levels of mycophenolate the same, you should always take it the same way, either with food or without food.
How quickly does CellCept work?
It takes 6 to 12 weeks for the Cellcept to start working. It is important for patients starting this medicine to keep taking it as prescribed. Taking Cellcept with food can help minimize possible side effects like nausea and stomach pain.
What are the long term side effects of mycophenolate?
Increased risk of development of lymphoma and other malignancies, particularly of the skin. Increased susceptibility to infections, including opportunistic infections and severe infections with fatal outcomes.Feb 15, 2021
What does CellCept do to your body?
CELLCEPT weakens the body's immune system and affects your ability to fight infections. Serious infections can happen with CELLCEPT and can lead to hospitalizations and death. These serious infections can include: Viral infections.Oct 28, 2021