Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving LUPKYNIS?

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

-allergic reactions (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
-changes in vision
-confusion
-fast, irregular heartbeat
-high potassium levels (chest pain; fast, irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness)
-increase in blood pressure
-infection (fever, chills, cough, sore throat, pain or trouble passing urine)
-low red blood cell counts (trouble breathing; feeling faint; lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired)
-kidney injury (trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine)
-mouth sores
-pain, tingling, numbness in the hands or feet
-seizures
-tremors
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-diarrhea
-hair loss
-headache
-stomach pain
-tiredness
-upset stomach

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

Source: FDA