In clinical trials,
Afinitor® (
everolimus) was generally well tolerated. However, adverse reactions were reported in some cases. For example, some people taking Afinitor experienced side effects such as:
Serious reactions also occurred in these trials. Some of these potentially serious problems included:
- Chest pain
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty breathing.
If you develop any side effects with Afinitor during treatment, or if something "just doesn't seem right," let your healthcare provider know right away.
(Click Afinitor Side Effects to learn about other problems that may occur during treatment. This article also gives statistics on how often these reactions occur with this drug.)