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Baxdela Side Effects

Daisy Chau, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Daisy Chau, PharmD, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on May 23, 2025

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

ABSSSI:

  • Diarrhea (8%)
  • Nausea (8%)
  • Headache (3%)
  • Higher levels of liver enzymes (3%)
  • Vomiting (2%)

CABP:

  • Diarrhea (5%)
  • Higher levels of liver enzymes (5%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Changes in heart rate
  • Changes in blood sugar
  • Blurred vision
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Yeast infection
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Abnormal dreams
  • Muscle pain
  • Fainting

Baxdela serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Serious allergic reaction: rash, hives, swollen face or tongue, tightness in the throat, trouble breathing, fast heartbeat, fainting
  • Infectious diarrhea: stomach cramps, fever, watery diarrhea, diarrhea that doesn't go away, bloody stools
  • Blood vessel problems: sudden and severe pain in the back, chest, or abdomen
  • Tendon problems: pain and swelling in the back of the ankle, shoulder, hand, or other joints
  • Nerve problems: pain, burning, tingling, numbness, weakness
  • Nervous system problems: seizures, hallucinations, tremors, anxiety, confusion, depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior, paranoia, memory problems, trouble sleeping, abnormal thoughts
When do Baxdela possible side effects begin and end?
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Seek immediate medical care if you experience this side effect.

Source: DailyMed

The following Baxdela side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

  • Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • Increased pressure around the brain—severe headache, blurry vision, change in vision, nausea, vomiting
  • Joint, muscle, or tendon pain, swelling, or stiffness
  • Mood and behavior changes—anxiety, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, irritability, hostility, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
  • Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
  • Seizures
  • Severe diarrhea, fever
  • Sudden or severe chest, back, or stomach pain
  • Unusual vaginal discharge, itching, or odor

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

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