What side effects can this medication cause?
Miglustat may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- diarrhea
- stomach pain or bloating
- gas
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- constipation
- indigestion
- dry mouth
- weakness
- muscle cramps, especially in the legs
- feeling of heaviness in the arms or legs
- unsteadiness when walking
- back pain
- dizziness
- nervousness
- headache
- memory problems
- difficult or irregular menstruation (period)
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:
- pain, burning, numbness or tingling in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
- shaking hands that you cannot control
- changes in vision
- easy bruising or bleeding
Miglustat may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch? Adverse Event Reporting program online at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm? or by phone 1-800-332-1088?.
