REBLOZYL may cause serious side effects, including:
Blood clots
Blood clots in the arteries, veins, brain, and lungs have happened in people with β-thalassemia during treatment with REBLOZYL.
- The risk of blood clots may be higher in people who have had their spleen removed or who take hormone replacement therapy or birth control (oral contraceptives)
- Call your healthcare provider or get medical help right away if you have any of these symptoms:
- Chest pain
- Trouble breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain in your leg, with or without swelling
- A cold or pale arm or leg
- Sudden numbness or weakness that are both short-term or continue to happen over a long period of time, especially on one side of the body
- Severe headache or confusion
- Sudden problems with vision, speech, or balance (such as trouble speaking, difficulty walking, or dizziness)
High blood pressure
REBLOZYL may cause an increase in your blood pressure.
- Your healthcare provider will check your blood pressure before you receive your REBLOZYL dose
- Your healthcare provider may prescribe you medicine to treat high blood pressure or increase the dose of medicine you already take to treat high blood pressure, if you develop high blood pressure during treatment with REBLOZYL
The most common side effects of REBLOZYL include:
- Tiredness
- Muscle or bone pain
- Dizziness
- Diarrhea
- Stomach (abdominal) pain
- Allergic reactions
- Headache
- Joint pain (arthralgia)
- Nausea
- Cough
- Trouble breathing
REBLOZYL may cause fertility problems in females. This could affect your ability to become pregnant. Talk to your healthcare provider if this is a concern for you.
These are not all of the possible side effects of REBLOZYL. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Tell your healthcare team about any side effect(s) you may experience