What are the possible side effects of taking immunotherapy drugs?
Immunotherapy drugs come with some side effects. Your doctor will inform you of the side effects of each medication.
Certain factors may also affect your reaction to a medication, including your:
- Genetics
- Age
- Underlying health conditions
- Other medications you are taking.
The following are not complete and comprehensive lists of the possible side effects that come with Immunotherapy medications, but they are some of the most common and serious ones.
Common side effects Include:
- nausea [6]
- decreased appetite
- constipation
- diarrhea [7]
- cough
- tiredness
- joint pain
Serious side effects Include:
- Reactions from drug infusion: this may cause fever, chills, rash, and difficulty breathing.
- Pneumonitis: this may cause fever, cough, infections, chest pain, and allergic reactions.
- autoimmune reactions: this includes Inflammation of certain parts of the body, such as organs, nerves, and muscles.