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
Treatment of tapeworm infections that cause cysts in body organs:
- Changes to liver blood tests (16%)
- Stomach pain (6%)
- Nausea (4%)
- Vomiting (4%)
Treatment of tapeworm infections affecting the brain:
- Headache (11%)
- Nausea (6%)
- Vomiting (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Fever
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- Signs of meningitis (neck stiffness, pain when turning head from side to side)
Albendazole serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Low number of blood cells: tiredness, pale skin, frequent fevers, unexplained bruising
- High pressure in the brain: headache, vision changes, ringing in the ears
- Seizures
- Liver damage: stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pale stools
Source: DailyMed
The following Albendazole 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
Rare
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blood in the urine or stools
chills
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on the skin
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blurred vision
dark urine
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache
joint or muscle pain
light-colored stools
red, irritated eyes
seizures
stomach pain, continuing
tightness in the chest
vomiting
yellow eyes or 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
Stomach pain
Less common
Rare
Dizziness
thinning or loss of the hair
Incidence not known
Lack or loss of strength
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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