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
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Higher liver lab results
Less Common Side Effects
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Trouble sleeping
Entecavir serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Lactic acidosis: extreme tiredness, sudden weakness, fast and shallow breathing, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting
- Liver problems: stomach pain, tiredness
Source: DailyMed
The following Entecavir 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:
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach discomfort
decreased appetite
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
fast, shallow breathing
general feeling of discomfort
muscle pain or cramping
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
right upper abdominal or stomach pain and fullness
sleepiness
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
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:
Rare
Trouble sleeping
Unusual drowsiness
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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