Venetoclax (Oral Route)

Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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:

More common

1. Black, tarry stools
2. bladder pain
3. bleeding gums
4. bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
5. blood in the urine or stools
6. blurred vision
7. body aches or pain
8. bone pain
9. chest pain or tightness
10. chills
11. cloudy urine
12. confusion
13. cough
14. coughing up blood
15. decreased urine
16. difficult, burning, or painful urination
17. difficulty in breathing or swallowing
18. difficulty in moving
19. dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
20. drowsiness
21. dry mouth
22. fainting
23. fever
24. frequent urge to urinate
25. headache
26. increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
27. increased thirst
28. itching, pain, redness, swelling, tenderness, or warmth on the skin
29. joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
30. lightheadedness
31. loss of appetite
32. lower back or side pain
33. mood or mental changes
34. muscle cramps, pains, or stiffness
35. muscle spasms (tetany) or twitching seizures
36. nausea
37. nervousness
38. nosebleeds
39. numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
40. pale skin
41. paralysis
42. pinpoint red spots on the skin
43. pounding in the ears
44. prolonged bleeding from cuts
45. rapid weight gain
46. rapid, shallow breathing
47. red or black, tarry stools
48. red or dark brown urine
49. seizures
50. slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
51. sneezing
52. sore throat
53. tingling of the hands or feet
54. trembling
55. unusual bleeding or bruising
56. unusual tiredness or weakness
57. unusual weight gain or loss
58. vomiting
59. yellow eyes or skin

Less common

1. Diarrhea
2. holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
3. irritability
4. restlessness
5. seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
6. unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness

Incidence not known

1. Ear congestion
2. runny or stuffy nose
3. stomach pain
4. ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth

Some side effects 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:

More common

1. Back pain
2. decreased appetite
3. difficulty having a bowel movement
4. mouth or throat pain

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024

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