CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) is an immunosuppressant commonly used to treat lupus, especially lupus nephritis. Here's a summary of its known side effects:
Common Side Effects
- Increased risk of infections
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach pain or upset stomach
- Constipation
- Anemia (low red blood cell count) Show Full Answer
CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) is an immunosuppressant commonly used to treat lupus, especially lupus nephritis. Here's a summary of its known side effects:
Common Side Effects:
- Increased risk of infections
- Diarrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach pain or upset stomach
- Constipation
- Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Low white blood cell count
- High blood pressure
- Trouble sleeping (more common with the Myfortic formulation) Less Common Side Effects:
- Fatigue — while not officially listed as a common side effect, some MyLupusTeam members report feeling more tired on CellCept. Since fatigue is already a big part of living with lupus, it can be tricky to know if it's the medication or the condition itself.
- Hair loss (alopecia) — not common, but has been noted in some clinical trials. Everyone responds differently to CellCept. As one MyLupusTeam member put it, "I have so many health issues and take so many tablets, I don't even know what's side effects and what's illness anymore."
It's always a good idea to flag any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, especially signs of infection or significant changes in how you're feeling day to day.
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