Common side effects of Zortress (everolimus) may include:
- swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet;
- high blood pressure, increased cholesterol or triglycerides;
- stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation; or
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Zortress (everolimus) may include:
- new or worsening cough, wheezing, breathing problems;
- redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or slow healing of a wound or surgical incision;
- easy bruising, unusual bleeding;
blood clot in the blood vessels of your transplanted organ - fever with nausea or vomiting, blood in your urine, dark colored urine, little or no urination, or pain in your stomach, groin, lower back, or side;
high blood sugar - increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, headache, blurred vision; or
low red blood cells (anemia) - pale skin, unusual tiredness, feeling light-headed or short of breath, cold hands and feet.
If you have any of the above side effects or signs of complications, 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.