Along with their needing effects, medication like lomustine can sometimes cause unwanted effects such as blood problems, loss of hair and other side effects; these are described below. Always because of the way these medication act on the body, there is a risk that they might cause other unwanted effects that may not occur until months or years after the drug is using. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as leukemia. Discuss these possible effects with your family doctor.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Awkwardness; confusion; decrease in urination; slurred speech; sores in mouth and on lips; swelling of feet or lower legs; unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Cough; shortness of breath
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. Always your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting - usually last less than 24 hours
Less common
Darkening of skin; diarrhea; skin rash and itching
This drug may cause a temporary loss of hair in some people. After treat with lomustine has ended, normal hair growth must return.
After you stop using this drug, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your family doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.