Common side effects of Votrient (pazopanib) may include:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;
- loss of appetite, weight loss;
- tumor pain, bone pain, muscle pain;
- changes in hair color; or
- changes in your sense of taste.
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Votrient (pazopanib) may include:
- unusual bleeding or bruising;
- slow healing of a wound or surgical incision, or any wound that will not heal;
- sudden chest pain or discomfort, wheezing, dry cough;
- headache, confusion, change in mental status, vision loss, seizure (convulsions).
If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.
Please note this is not a complete list of side effects. Not everyone experiences side effects; they are not guaranteed. If you do have side effects and they become unmanageable, consult your doctor about alternate medications.
Contact your doctor if you notice signs of…
a stroke or blood clot - sudden numbness or weakness, severe headache, slurred speech, vision problems, chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, pain or cold feeling in an arm or leg;
heart attack symptoms - chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating;
other heart problems - feeling short of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling or rapid weight gain, headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats;
stomach bleeding - bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
infection - fever, sore throat, cough, flu symptoms, body aches, skin sores, pain or burning when you urinate; or
increased blood pressure - severe headache, blurred vision, pounding in your neck or ears, anxiety.