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Cinacalcet Side Effects

Brand Names: Sensipar

Please note - some side effects for Cinacalcet may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Cinacalcet - for the Consumer

Cinacalcet

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Cinacalcet:

Diarrhea; dizziness; loss of appetite; nausea; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Cinacalcet:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; cramping; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; muscle aches, pain, or weakness; muscle spasms; numbness or tingling; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness or headache; shortness of breath; swelling of the hands or feet; tremors; unusual weakness.

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Side Effects by Body System

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hypertension. Isolated, idiosyncratic cases of hypotension, worsening heart failure, and/or arrhythmia have been reported in patients with impaired cardiac function in postmarketing safety surveillance.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and anorexia.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included myalgia.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included dizziness and asthenia.

General

General side effects have included non-cardiac chest pain.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included post-approval reports of rash and hypersensitivity.

Local

Local side effects have included access site infection.

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