Side effects may happen with CALQUENCE, but learning about them early can help you detect and manage some of them at home. It's important to know that not everyone has the same response to CALQUENCE, but some side effects are more commonly experienced than others. The most common side effects of CALQUENCE include headache, diarrhea, muscle and joint pain, upper respiratory tract infection, and bruising.
There are also more serious side effects that can occur, including*:
Serious infections
Bleeding problems (hemorrhage)
Decrease in blood cell counts
New cancers, including cancers of the skin or other organs
Heart rhythm problems (atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter)
These are not all of the possible side effects of CALQUENCE. Your doctor may need to decrease your dose, stop treatment temporarily, or take you off CALQUENCE completely if certain side effects develop.
Be sure to speak up and let your healthcare provider know about any side effects you experience. There are medicines your doctor can give you that may reduce these side effects and help you feel better. You can also download a guide here to learn more about side effects and treatment with CALQUENCE.
*Learn more about more serious side effects here.