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Griseofulvin Microsize

Griseofulvin Microsize Side Effects

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, Connie Zheng, PharmD
Last reviewed on June 27, 2023

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

  • Rash
  • Hives

Less Common Side Effects

  • Upset stomach
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Oral thrush (white rash inside your mouth)
  • Dizziness
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Numbness and tingling of hands and feet
  • Tiredness
  • Feeling confused

Griseofulvin Microsize serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Severe skin reaction: fever, sore throat, cough, painful rash that turns into blisters, body aches
  • Serious liver problems: stomach pain, dark urine, nausea, yellowing of the skin or whites of your eyes
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Source: DailyMed

The following Griseofulvin Microsize 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

Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin

chills

cough

diarrhea

fever

itching

joint or muscle pain

red, irritated eyes

sore throat

sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips

unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

Confusion

increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight

skin rash, hives, or itching

soreness or irritation of the mouth or tongue

Rare

Black, tarry stools

chest pain

cloudy urine

large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet

painful or difficult urination

shortness of breath

swollen glands

unusual bleeding or bruising

yellow eyes or skin

Incidence not known

Abdominal or stomach pain

burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

clay-colored stools

dark urine

dizziness

headache

loss of appetite

nausea

unpleasant breath odor

vomiting of blood

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:

More common

Hives or welts

redness of the skin

Less common

Trouble with sleeping

Incidence not known

Heartburn

pain or discomfort in the chest, upper stomach, or throat

sleeplessness

unable to sleep

white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue

white patches with diaper rash

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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Why trust our experts?

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.
Connie Zheng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx and a licensed pharmacist in California. She has over 6 years of experience working in independent pharmacies.

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