Common Side Effects of Granisetron Transdermal
Granisetron transdermal has been thoroughly studied in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occurred in a group of people taking the drug were documented and then compared to the side effects that occurred in another group of people taking a similar medication (in this case, an oral version of the same medication in
granisetron transdermal). As a result, it was possible to see what side effects occurred, how often they appeared, and how they differed between the two groups.
In these studies, the most common granisetron transdermal side effects included:
Other Potential Side Effects
There are a number of possible side effects that have been seen during clinical trials with other forms of the same medication (such as
Kytril®). Although these side effects have not been seen with granisetron transdermal, it seems reasonable that they might still occur. These potential side effects include:
- Nausea and vomiting
- Increased liver enzymes (which might indicate stress to the liver)
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Insomnia
- Drowsiness
- Fever
- Anemia
- Decreased appetite
- Hair loss (see Kytril and Hair Loss).
Of course, some of these potential side effects (such as fever, anemia, decreased appetite, or hair loss) are probably due to the chemotherapy, rather than the medication.
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