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Health Topics/Pharmacology

What are the possible side effects of Yervoy?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
Side effects from the melanoma drug Yervoy (ipilimumab) can include:
  • Diarrhea, loose stools and/or stomach pain
  • Yellowing of the skin or eyes, tea-colored urine, nausea or vomiting, bleeding easily and/or pain on the right side
  • Rashes, peeling or blistering and/or mouth sores
  • Weakness, tingling or numbness
  • Blurring or double vision and/or eye redness or pain
  • Headaches, tiredness, dizziness, weight gain and/or changes in your mood or thinking
To play it safe, tell your doctor right away if you develop any of these problems.

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