Common side effects of Xeloda (capecitabine) may include:
- stomach pain or upset, constipation;
- numbness or tingling in your hands or feet.
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Xeloda (capecitabine) may include:
- fever above 100.5 degrees;
- nausea, loss of appetite, eating much less than usual, vomiting (more than once in 24 hours);
- severe diarrhea (more than 4 times per day, or during the night);
- blisters or ulcers in your mouth, red or swollen gums, trouble swallowing;
- pain, tenderness, redness, swelling, blistering, or peeling skin on your hands or feet
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…
heart problems: chest pain or pressure, uneven heartbeats, shortness of breath (even with mild exertion), swelling or rapid weight gain;
liver problems: nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
kidney problems: little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;
dehydration: feeling very thirsty or hot, being unable to urinate, heavy sweating, or hot and dry skin;
low blood cell counts: fever or other flu symptoms, cough, skin sores, pale skin, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, feeling light-headed, rapid heart rate.