Side effects
Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy
Track numbness, sensation changes and difficulty with everyday tasks.
Sources checked · Introductory guide
On this page
What is it?
Some treatments damage peripheral nerves, affecting sensation, strength or balance.[1]
What to track and discuss
Report changes in walking or buttoning clothes; prevent burns and falls.[1]
When to get help promptly
Report new or worsening symptoms before the next dose; breathing or swallowing difficulty needs immediate assessment.[1]
Questions for your care team
- Which sensory or functional changes should I report?
Sources and scope
Source documents are in English.
Entries summarize and translate linked official public sources. The source-check date records when those sources were checked; it does not indicate a clinician’s review.
General information based on official public sources. This is not a complete list of uses or side effects. Individual treatment decisions require your care team and current source documents. US-source uses do not establish local approval or reimbursement.