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
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Less Common Side Effects
- Itching
- Joint pain
- Fever
Cefadroxil serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reactions: hives; rash; blisters; peeling skin; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; trouble breathing
- Infectious diarrhea (C. difficile-related diarrhea): fever, nausea, foul-smelling diarrhea, frequent bowel movements (up to 15 times per day)
Source: DailyMed
The following Cefadroxil 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:
Rare
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
chills
clay-colored stools
cough or hoarseness
dark-colored urine
difficulty with moving
feeling of discomfort
fever with or without chills
flushing or redness of the skin
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache
inflammation of the joints
joint or muscle pain
light-colored stools
lower back or side pain
muscle aches
muscle pain or stiffness
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on the skin
rash
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach pain, continuing
swollen lymph glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusually warm skin
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
back, leg, or stomach pains
coughing up blood
diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
difficulty with breathing or swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
general body swelling
high fever
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
increased thirst
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of appetite
nosebleeds
pale skin
paralysis
prolonged bleeding from cuts
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
seizures
shortness of breath
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
swollen or painful glands
tightness in the chest
unpleasant breath odor
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight loss
vomiting of blood
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:
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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