What side effects may I notice from receiving Cinacalcet?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-depressed mood
-signs and symptoms of a dangerous change in heartbeat or heart rhythm like chest pain; dizziness; fast or irregular heartbeat; palpitations; feeling faint or lightheaded, falls; breathing problems
-signs and symptoms of bleeding such as bloody or black, tarry stools; spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds
-signs and symptoms of low blood pressure like dizziness; feeling faint or lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired
-signs and symptoms of low calcium like fast heartbeat, muscle cramps or muscle pain; pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet; seizures

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-bone pain
-diarrhea
-joint pain
-loss of appetite
-nausea, vomiting

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Cinacalcet. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.