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 (7%)
- Tiredness and fatigue (6%)
- Dizziness (6%)
- Nausea (5%)
- Diarrhea (5%)
- Rash (5%)
- Fever (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach pain
- Anxiety
Epzicom serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
Symptoms from 2 or more of the following groups:
- Fever
- Rash
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
- Tiredness, achiness, feeling ill
- Shortness of breath, cough, sore throat
Source: DailyMed
The following Epzicom side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions or angioedema—skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs, trouble swallowing or breathing
- Heart attack—pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
- High lactic acid level—muscle pain or cramps, stomach pain, trouble breathing, general discomfort and fatigue
- Infection—fever, chills, cough, or sore 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
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
