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
- Higher fat levels in the blood (up to 20%)
- Higher blood sugar levels (up to 15%)
- Rash (10%)
- Higher creatine kinase levels in the blood (up to 6%)
- Abnormal liver lab results (up to 6%)
- Nerve pain or tingling sensation in hands or feet (4%)
Note: The side effects listed above are from clinical studies with adults taking [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] and other HIV medications. Side effects might differ in children.
Less Common Side Effects
- Upset stomach
- Gas
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Blurry vision
- Dry mouth
- Dry skin
- Excessive sweating
- Feeling like your surroundings are spinning
- Feeling tired
- Trouble sleeping
- Larger breasts in males
Etravirine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reactions: fever, rash, general discomfort, muscle or joint pain, mouth sores, blisters, facial swelling
- Liver injury: nausea, vomiting, not feeling hungry, pain in the right side of the stomach, yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin, dark-colored urine, light-colored stool
Source: DailyMed
The following Etravirine 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
Rash
Less common
Blurred vision
burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations
dizziness
headache
nervousness
pounding in the ears
slow or fast heartbeat
unsteadiness or awkwardness
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Rare
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
chills
hoarseness
irritation
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
redness of the skin
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
tightness in the chest
trouble with breathing or swallowing
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Dark urine
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache
light-colored stools
stomach pain, continuing
swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in the neck, armpit, or groin
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
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
Stomach pain
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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