Along with their needing effects, medication like vincristine can sometimes cause unwanted effects such as blood problems, nervous system problems, loss of hair and other side effects. These and others 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. 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
Pain or redness at place of injection
Rare
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; cough or hoarseness; fever or chills; pinpoint red spots on skin; unusual bleeding or bruising
Check with your health care professional as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Blurred or double vision; constipation; difficulty in walking; drooping eyelids; headache; jaw pain; joint pain; lower back or side pain; numbness or tingling in fingers and toes; pain in fingers and toes; pain in testicles; stomach cramps; swelling of feet or lower legs; weakness
Less common
Agitation; bed-wetting; confusion; convulsions - seizures; decrease or increase in urination; dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position; hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; lack of sweating; loss of appetite; mental depression; painful or difficult urination; trouble in sleeping; unconsciousness
Rare
Sores in mouth and on lips
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:
Less common
Bloating; diarrhea; loss of weight; nausea and vomiting; skin rash
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. This drug often causes a temporary loss of hair. After treat with vincristine has ended, or sometimes even during treat, normal hair growth must return.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you have any other problems, check with your family doctor.