Like all medicines, treatment with TYSABRI may come with side effects. Each
patient is different.
TYSABRI increases your chance of getting a rare brain infection that
usually causes death or severe disability. This infection is called progressive
multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).
Go to What You Need to
Know Before Taking TYSABRI to learn more.
Other serious TYSABRI side effects include:
Allergic reactions
Allergic reactions including serious allergic reactions. Symptoms can
include:
- hives
- itching
- trouble breathing
- chest pain
- dizziness
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- chills
- rash
- nausea
- flushing of skin
- low blood pressure
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- Serious allergic reactions usually happen within 2 hours of the start of
the infusion,
but they can happen at any time after receiving TYSABRI
- Tell your doctor or nurse right away if you have any symptom of an allergic
reaction, even if it happens after you leave the infusion center. You may need
treatment if you are having an allergic reaction
Infections
- TYSABRI may increase your chance of getting an unusual or serious infection
(including PML) because
TYSABRI can affect your immune
system
Other TYSABRI side effects include:
- headache
- urinary tract infection
- lung infection
- pain in your arms and legs
- vaginitis
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- feeling tired
- joint pain
- depression
- diarrhea
- rash
- stomach area pain
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It is important for you to communicate with your doctor. Let your doctor
know right away if you are experiencing any side effects that bother you or do
not go away.
