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What are the side effects of leucovorin?

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Updated: June 25, 2008

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Question: What are the side effects of leucovorin?
Answer: On its own, leucovorin probably wouldn't cause any side effects. But since it makes 5-fluorouracil more powerful, adding it to a chemotherapy regimen can sometimes result in more side effects than 5-fluorouracil alone. Some of these side effects may include diarrhea, lightheadedness, sores in the mouth or throat, vomiting, and itchiness.

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3. Cleveland Clinic. What You Need to Know About Leucovorin.
4. Drug Digest. Leucovorin Insert.
5. Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre. Medication Information Sheet: Leucovorin Injection.
6. HealthTouch Online. Leucovorin Injection.
7. Medline Plus. Leucovorin (Systemic).
8. Rx Med. Leucovorin Calcium Injection.

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