What are the potential side effects of masitinib?

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What are the potential side effects of masitinib?

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The most common side effects reported in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis clinical trials of masitinib included rash, tissue swelling, respiratory failure, nausea, diarrhea, and anxiety. Yet, because the drug is still in clinical testing, its full safety profile may not be fully known. Patients taking masitinib should discuss the potential side effects of the medication with their healthcare provider.

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Marisa Wexler, MS avatar
Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.

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