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BCG Chemotherapy Side Effects
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Urination
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BCG causes pain during urination, a feeling of urgency to urinate and frequent urination. It can also cause blood to appear in the urine.
Flu-Like Effects
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BCG can cause symptoms that mimic the flu. These include chills, body aches and fever.
Bladder Infection
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BCG can cause a bladder infection in 10 to 29 percent of patients.
Fatigue
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BCG can cause a fatigue so severe that one can't perform the basic functions of daily living.
Emergency Side Effects
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BCG also causes some of the following side effects that warrant immediate medical attention. These include trouble breathing and/or feeling dizzy or confused.
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