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
- Nausea (4%)
- Diarrhea (3%)
- Vomiting (1%)
- Stomach pain (1%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Rash
Cefprozil serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reactions: hives, coughing, wheezing, swelling of the lips or tongue, tightness in the throat, difficulty breathing
- Infectious (C. difficile-related) diarrhea: fever, tiredness, nausea, stomach cramps, foul-smelling and watery diarrhea
Source: DailyMed
The following Cefprozil 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
Black, tarry stools
cough or hoarseness
fever or chills
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
shortness of breath
sore throat sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Abdominal or stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
clay-colored stools
dark urine
diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
feeling of discomfort
headache
increased thirst
inflammation of the joints
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of appetite
muscle aches
nausea or vomiting
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rash
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
shortness of breath
swollen lymph glands
tightness in the chest
unpleasant breath odor
unusual weight loss
vomiting of blood
watery or bloody diarrhea
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums
bloody or cloudy urine
bloody, black, or tarry stools
decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
difficulty with breathing
fever with or without chills
general body swelling
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
high fever
nosebleeds
pale skin
sudden decrease in the amount of urine
swollen or painful glands
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:
Less common
Itching or pain of the vagina or genital area
pain during sexual intercourse
thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Rare
Confusion
hives or welts
nervousness
redness of the skin
restlessness
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
trouble sitting still
trouble with sleeping
unable to sleep
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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