Possible Side Effects of Alimta

Most patients treated with Alimta will experience some side effects. The most common side effects of Alimta are:
stomach upset, including nausea and vomiting, and diarrhea
a drop in white blood cells, increasing the risk of infection
a drop in red blood cells (anemia), causing tiredness or shortness of breath
a drop in platelets that results in bruising or bleeding
tiredness
mouth, throat, or lip sores
loss of appetite
rash
You should contact your doctor if you have signs of infection such as fever (temperature above 100.4F) chills, diarrhea, or mouth sores.
For more information on Alimta
Go to FDA's : www.fda.gov
or
National Cancer Institute's : www.cancer.gov
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