Miglustat can cause problems effecting your nerves. If you have hand tremors - shaky movements or if miglustat worsens a hand tremor you already have call your family doctor. Your family doctor might want to change your dose of miglustat.
If you experience numbness and tingling in your hands, arms, legs, or feet - peripheral neuropathy call your family doctor right away.
The best for you that your family doctor check you at regular appointments. Your family doctor will also want to test your nerves - neurological exam before you start taking miglustat and may repeat this test at a later time.
Diarrhea is the most common side effect for people taking miglustat. Your family doctor may give you another drug - anti-diarrheal to help treat diarrhea if it is a problem for you. Your family doctor may also recommend changes to your diet. You may also lose weight when you start treat with miglustat.
The best for you to discuss with your family doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before starting miglustat. You must use effective birth control while taking miglustat. Miglustat may also harm a man's sperm. All men must use effective birth control during treat and for three months after stopping treat.