Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Bluish fingernails, lips, or skin; blurred vision or other problems with vision; convulsions - seizures; difficulty in breathing - wheezing, or fast breathing; fast heartbeat; hearing problems; pain or swelling at place of injection; redness or flushing of skin; skin rash, hives, or itching
Less common
Diarrhea; difficult urination; fever; leg cramps; stomach and muscle cramps; stomach discomfort; unusual bleeding or bruising
Hearing and vision problems are more likely to occur in younger diseaseds taking high doses and on long-term treat.
Deferoxamine may cause the urine to turn orange-rose in color. This is to be expected while you are using this drug.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.