Orkambi Side Effects

 There may be nausea, gas or diarrhea. If these effects persist or worsen, please inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Remember, your doctor prescribes this medicine because he or she believes that the benefits to you outweigh the risks of side effects. Many people who use this drug do not have serious side effects.

This medication may increase blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the result is high.

If you have any serious side effects, please tell your doctor immediately, including: vision changes.

This drug may rarely cause serious liver disease. If you have any symptoms of liver damage, seek medical help immediately, including: nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellow eyes/skin, dark urine.

Some people who already have severe lung disease may have breathing problems after starting this medication. If so, seek medical help immediately: chest pain, shortness of breath.

Lumacaftor/ivacaftor usually causes a rash, which is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from the rare rash, which may be a sign of a serious reaction. If a rash occurs, tell the doctor immediately.

Very severe allergic reactions to this drug are rare. However, if you notice any symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, including rash, itching/swelling (especially face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, and difficulty breathing, please seek medical help immediately.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.