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
- Higher liver enzyme levels (44-49%)
- Higher cholesterol levels (up to 25%)
- Nausea (3-14%)
- Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (7-9%)
- Headache (1-6%)
- Vomiting (3-4%)
- Belly pain (4%)
- Nerve pain (4%)
- Rash (3-7%)
- Diarrhea (1-3%)
Please note: The side effects above were reported in adults taking this medication with other HIV ARVs. Side effects might differ in children.
Less Common Side Effects
- Trouble sleeping
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Feeling depressed
Atazanavir serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic and skin reactions: facial swelling, hives, rash, itchy skin, blistering or peeling of skin, body aches, trouble breathing
- Serious liver problems: nausea, vomiting, not feeling hungry, pain in the right side of the stomach, yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin, dark-colored urine, light-colored stool
- Abnormal heart rhythm: chest pounding, trouble breathing, chest pain, feeling faint or lightheaded
Source: DailyMed
The following Atazanavir 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:
Incidence not known
blood in the urine
blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
chills
clay-colored stools
dark urine
decreased appetite
dizziness or lightheadedness
fainting
fast heartbeat
fast, shallow breathing
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
gaseous abdominal or stomach pain
general feeling of discomfort
headache
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
indigestion
irregular heartbeat
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
muscle pain or cramping
pain in the groin or genitals
pain in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
recurrent fever
severe nausea or vomiting
sharp back pain just below the ribs
sleepiness
slow or irregular heartbeat
stomach discomfort or fullness
sweating
swelling
tightness in the chest
trouble with breathing
unexplained weight loss
unpleasant breath odor
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
vomiting of blood
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
Back pain
cough, increased
discouragement
extra body fat
feeling sad or empty
irritability
loss of interest or pleasure
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
Less common
Burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
difficulty with moving
muscle stiffness
pain in the joints
unsteadiness or awkwardness
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Incidence not known
Hair loss or thinning of the hair
rash with flat lesions or small raised lesions on the skin
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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