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
- Fever (48%)
- Diarrhea (44%)
- Tiredness, dizziness, and other symptoms of low red blood cell count (25%)
- Catheter-related infections or irritations (22%)
- Not feeling hungry (14%)
- Vomiting (13%)
- Sweating a lot (12%)
- Chills (10%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach pain
- Nerve pain in hands and feet
- Tingling or prickling sensation
- Cough
- Headache
Ganciclovir serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious infection: Fever, headache, body aches, fatigue, cough, trouble breathing
- Severe bleeds: Tiredness, bruising easily, bleeding that's hard to stop, blood in the urine
- Sepsis: Fever, trouble breathing, shivering, racing heart
- Kidney problems: Nausea, vomiting, tiredness, feeling confused, difficulty making urine
Source: DailyMed
The following Ganciclovir 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.
Medicines like ganciclovir can sometimes cause serious side effects such as blood problems; these are described below. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
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:
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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