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
- Headache (56%)
- Loss of appetite (40%)
- Dizziness (39%)
- Lack of energy (38%)
- Joint pain (34%)
- Muscle pain (32%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Fever
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Sleep problems
- Fast heart beat
Coartem serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Allergic reaction
Source: FDA
The following Coartem 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:
More common
Abdominal or stomach pain
chills
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
headache
muscle aches
pale skin
right upper abdominal or stomach pain and fullness
stuffy or runny nose
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Accumulation of pus
acid or sour stomach
belching
black, tarry stools
bladder pain
blood in the urine
bloody or cloudy urine
body aches or pain
change in hearing
cloudy urine
convulsions
cough producing mucus
decreased urine
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty with breathing
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
ear congestion
ear drainage
frequent urge to urinate
general feeling of discomfort or illness
increased thirst
indigestion
joint pain
loss of appetite
loss of voice
lower back or side pain
mood changes
muscle pain or cramps
nausea or vomiting
noisy breathing
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
red rash with watery, yellow-colored, or pus filled blisters
shivering
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
sweating
swollen glands
swollen, red, tender area of infection
thick yellow to honey-colored crusts
tightness in the chest
troubled sleeping
Incidence not known
Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
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
Difficulty with moving
lack or loss of strength
muscle aching or cramping
muscle pain or stiffness
Less common
Back pain
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
burning, dry, or itching eyes
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
discharge or excessive tearing
dizziness or lightheadedness
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
hearing loss
hives or welts
redness of the skin
redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
sensation of spinning
shakiness and unsteady walk
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
uncontrolled eye movements
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
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.
