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
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Confusion
- Headache
Less Common Side Effects
- Chest pain
- Trouble breathing
- Rash
- Hearing loss
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Sensitivity to sunlight
- Anemia
- Loss of appetite
- Dry mouth
- Low blood sugar
- Low potassium levels
- Weakness
Flucytosine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- Bone marrow damage
- Heart attack
- Allergic reactions
- Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
Source: DailyMed
The following Flucytosine 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
Skin rash, redness, or itching
sore throat and fever
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellow eyes or skin
Less common
Confusion
hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
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
Dizziness or lightheadedness
drowsiness
headache
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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