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What side effects can this medication cause?

If you experience any of the following symptoms when taking leucovorin, call your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives)
vomiting, diarrhea, or mouth sores
seizures
fainting
 

No other side effects have been reported from the use of leucovorin alone. Side effects are usually caused by the patient's chemotherapy, not by leucovorin.

 

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What should I do if I forget a dose?

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

In case of an emergency/overdose

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