What side effects can this medication cause?

Mycophenolate may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• diarrhea
• constipation
• stomach pain
• upset stomach
• vomiting
• difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• pain, especially in the back, muscles, or joints

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately:

• swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• difficulty breathing
• shaking hands that you cannot control
• unusual bruising or bleeding
• headache
• fast heartbeat
• excessive tiredness
• dizziness
• pale skin
• weakness
• black and tarry stools
• red blood in stools
• bloody vomit
• vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds
• loose, floppy muscles
• white patches in mouth or throat
• swelling of gums
• vision changes
• rash

Mycophenolate 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 by phone 1-800-332-1088.