Dacarbazine: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Dacarbazine
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What are the possible side effects of dacarbazine?
 | If you experience any of the following serious side effects, seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: |
- an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of your throat; difficulty breathing; swelling of your lips, face, or tongue; or hives);
- decreased bone marrow function and blood problems (extreme fatigue; easy bruising or bleeding; black, bloody or tarry stools; or fever, chills, or signs of infection); or
- severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite.
Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience:
- temporary hair loss;
- facial flushing or numbness;
- hives, itching and rash;
- mild to moderate diarrhea;
- mild to moderate nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; or
- flu-like symptoms including fever, muscle and joint pain.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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| Last updated: | February 13, 2004 |
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