The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Headache (7%)
- Nausea (7%)
- Fatigue/tireness (7%)
- Diarrhea (7%)
- Rash (6%)
- Stomach pain (6%)
- Dizziness (6%)
- Muscle Pain (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Cough
- Vomiting
Abacavir serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
Symptoms from 2 or more of the following groups:
- Fever
- Rash
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
- Tiredness, achiness, feeling ill
- Shortness of breath, cough, sore throat
Source: FDA
The following Abacavir side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Abdominal or stomach pain
difficult or labored breathing
headache
joint or muscle pain
numbness or tingling of the hands, feet, or face
redness and soreness of the eyes
skin rash
sores in the mouth
swelling of the feet or lower legs
unusual feeling of discomfort or illness
unusual tiredness
vomiting
Rare
Abdominal or stomach swelling
decreased appetite
fast, shallow breathing
sleepiness
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
chest pain or discomfort
chills
dark urine
light-colored stools
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
red, irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
sweating
unusual weakness
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
yellow eyes and skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Headache
Less common
Trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
Breast enlargement
buffalo hump
central obesity
facial wasting
gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist
peripheral wasting
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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