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Daliresp Side Effects

Generic name: roflumilast

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 6, 2025.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Daliresp.

Applies to roflumilast: oral tablet Side Effects associated with roflumilast. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Daliresp.

Applies to roflumilast: oral tablet.

Precautions

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it.

This medicine is used to prevent acute flare-ups of COPD. It is not used to stop a flare-up that has already started. You should use an inhaled medicine for the acute flare-ups that will work quickly to help you breathe better. If you do not have an inhaled medicine for acute COPD flare-ups, or if you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

This medicine may cause some people to be agitated or display other abnormal behaviors, such as feeling sad or hopeless, getting upset easily, having trouble sleeping, or feeling nervous or hostile. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. If you or your caregiver notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor right away.

This medicine may cause you to lose weight. Your doctor may need to check your weight on a regular basis while you are using this medicine.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Serious side effects of Daliresp

Along with its needed effects, roflumilast (the active ingredient contained in Daliresp) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking roflumilast:

More common side effects

Less common side effects

  • chills
  • cough
  • diarrhea
  • discouragement
  • fear or nervousness
  • feeling sad or empty
  • fever
  • general feeling of discomfort or illness
  • headache
  • irritability
  • joint pain
  • loss of appetite
  • loss of interest or pleasure
  • muscle aches and pains
  • nausea
  • runny nose
  • shivering
  • sleeplessness
  • sore throat
  • sweating
  • thoughts of killing oneself or changes in behavior
  • tiredness
  • trouble concentrating
  • trouble sleeping
  • unable to sleep
  • unusual tiredness or weakness
  • vomiting

Other side effects of Daliresp

Some side effects of roflumilast may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common side effects

  • abdominal or stomach pain
  • back pain
  • bladder pain
  • bloody or cloudy urine
  • burning feeling in the chest or stomach
  • decreased appetite
  • difficult, burning, or painful urination
  • dizziness
  • frequent urge to urinate
  • indigestion
  • lower back or side pain
  • muscle spasm
  • pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  • shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
  • shortness of breath or troubled breathing
  • sneezing
  • stomach upset
  • stuffy or runny nose
  • sweating
  • tenderness in the stomach area
  • tightness of the chest or wheezing
  • trembling or shaking of the hands or feet

For healthcare professionals

Applies to roflumilast: oral tablet.

Psychiatric adverse events

Gastrointestinal

Metabolic

Nervous system

Musculoskeletal

Immunologic

Genitourinary

Hypersensitivity

See also:

References

1. (2011) "Product Information. Daliresp (roflumilast)." Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals

Further information

Daliresp side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.