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
- Injection-site reactions (75-83%)
- Fever (8%)
- Feeling tired (5%)
- Headache (4%)
- Muscle or bone pain (3%)
- Nausea (3%)
- Trouble sleeping (2%)
- Dizziness (2%)
- Rash (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Passing gas
- Weight gain
- Anxiety
- Abnormal dreams
Cabenuva serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reactions: rash, mouth sores, feeling ill, trouble breathing, tiredness, fever, muscle or joint pain, swelling in the face, redness or swelling in the eyes
- Liver problems: upper right stomach pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, light-colored stools nausea, vomiting, reduced appetite, itching
- Mood changes: feeling sad, restlessness, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and behavior
When do Cabenuva possible side effects begin and end?
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Injection-site reactions
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The following Cabenuva 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
- Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
- Severe back pain, chest pain, headache, trouble breathing after injection
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):


