What side effects may I notice from receiving Nitisinone?

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
-changes in vision
-dark urine
-eye pain, redness, sensitivity to light
-general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms
-loss of appetite, nausea
-light-colored stools
-painful growths on hands, soles of feet
-right upper belly pain
-unusual bleeding or bruising
-unusually weak or tired
-yellowing of eyes, skin

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

-diarrhea
-dry skin
-hair loss

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