Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Common side effects:
- diarrhea,
- joint pain,
- shaking,
- acne, or
- trouble sleeping
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:
- nausea/vomiting that doesn’t stop, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, muscle pain/cramps, bone pain, increased thirst/hunger, frequent urination, hearing problems (such as hearing loss, ringing in the ears), unusual tiredness, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, easy bruising/bleeding, mental/mood changes, swelling ankles/feet, severe headache, dizziness, stomach/abdominal pain, missed/heavy/painful periods, change in the amount of urine, frothy urine, pain/redness/swelling of arms or legs, swelling abdomen.
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including:
- chest pain, shortness of breath.
This medication may increase your risk of getting a rare but very serious (possibly fatal) brain infection (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy-PML).
Get medical help right away if you have any of these side effects:
- clumsiness, loss of coordination/balance, weakness, sudden change in your thinking (such as confusion, difficulty concentrating, memory loss), difficulty talking/walking, seizure, visionchanges.
Sirolimus may slow wound healing after surgery. The risk of poor wound healing is higher if you are obese.
Sirolimus may cause your cholesterol/triglycerides to increase.
Sirolimus can commonly cause a rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe reaction. Get medical help right away if you develop any rash.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.