What side effects may I notice from receiving Cytarabine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-low blood counts - this medicine may decrease the number of white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. You may be at increased risk for infections and bleeding.
-signs of infection - fever or chills, cough, sore throat, pain or difficulty passing urine
-signs of decreased platelets or bleeding - bruising, pinpoint red spots on the skin, black, tarry stools, blood in the urine
-signs of decreased red blood cells - unusually weak or tired, fainting spells, lightheadedness
-breathing problems
-changes in vision
-feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
-fever
-headache
-mouth sores
-neck stiffness and/or pain
-seizures
-stomach pain
-unsteady in walking
-vomiting

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 or muscle aches and pains
-confusion
-dizziness
-feeling tired and weak
-loss of appetite
-nausea

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