Side Effects

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Bezafibrate tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice signs of: · an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity)(uncommon): swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, narrowing of the airways causing difficulty breathing or swallowing, skin reactions such as pale or red irregular raised patches with severe itching, itching, sensitivity to sunlight or artificial light (e.g. sun beds). · gallstones (very rare): pain in the upper abdomen or yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice). · abnormal muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis)(very rare): muscle pain or weakness, swelling. · blood and lymphatic disorders (very rare): decreased levels of platelets in the blood causing a disorder characterised by blood spots, bruising and discolouring to the skin (thrombocytopenic purpura), decreased levels of the red blood pigment haemoglobin, increased levels of certain enzymes within the body (seen in a blood test), changes in the numbers and types of your blood cells. If you notice increased bruising, nosebleeds, sore throats, infections, excessive tiredness, breathlessness on exertion or abnormal paleness of the skin, you should tell your doctor who may want you to have a blood test. · serious skin reactions (very rare): circular, irregular red patches on the skin of the hands and arms (erythema multiforme), severe form of skin rash with flushing, fever, blisters or ulcers (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome), severe rash involving reddening, peeling and swelling of the skin that resembles severe burns (Toxic epidermal necrolysis). Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects or notice any other effects not listed: Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people): decreased appetite, stomach disorders. Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people): dizziness, headache, bloated feeling, feeling sick, diarrhoea, stomach pain, constipation, indigestion, blocked bile flow (cholestasis), itching, pale or red irregular raised patches with severe itching (hives), rash, sensitivity to sunlight or artificial light (e.g. sun beds), hair loss (alopecia), muscle weakness, cramps or pain (myalgia), acute kidney failure, erection problems, changes in the levels of certain enzymes within the body (seen in a blood test), increased blood levels of creatinine. Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people): damage to nerve endings causing tingling, pins and needles, inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), depression, difficulty sleeping. Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people): inflammation in the lungs (interstitial lung disease) causing shortness of breath (which may get worse over time) or cough (usually dry and nonproductive). Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme website at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.