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.

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:

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; tiredness; vomiting; weakness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); burning, numbness, or tingling of the skin; chest pain; confusion; decreased urination; depression; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; joint pain; muscle aches, cramps, pain, spasms, or weakness; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness or headache; severe or persistent nausea or vomiting; shortness of breath; swelling of the hands or feet; tremors; unusual bone pain; unusual thirst; unusual tiredness or weakness; very dry mouth.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

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 noncardiac chest pain.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included post-approval reports of rash and hypersensitivity. Additional postmarketing reports include angioedema and urticaria.

Local

Local side effects have included access site infection.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included a case report of leukocytoclastic vasculitis with palpable purpura on both upper and lower extremities.

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