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
Adults:
- Diarrhea (20%)
- Respiratory tract infection (8-14%)
- Nausea (10%)
- Feeling weak (8%)
- High cholesterol levels (7%)
- Vomiting (7%)
- Belly pain (6%)
- Muscle, joint, or back pain (6%)
- Headache or migraine (6%)
Children:
- Changes in taste (21%)
- Vomiting (21%)
- Diarrhea (12%)
Less Common Side Effects
Adults:
- Stomach flu
- Indigestion
- Acid reflux
- Gassy
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
- Nerve pain (tingling or prickling in arms or legs)
- Dizziness
- Anxiety
- Night sweats
- Trouble sleeping
- Skin infection
- Changes in weight
- Changes in appetite
- High blood pressure
- Erectile dysfunction (in males)
- Irregular periods (in females)
Kaletra serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reactions: facial swelling, hives, rash, itchy skin, blistering or peeling of skin, body aches, trouble breathing
- Serious liver problems: 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
- Abnormal heart rhythm: chest pounding, trouble breathing, chest pain, feeling faint or lightheaded
Source: DailyMed
The following Kaletra 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:
Less common
blurred vision
chills
darkened urine
fast heartbeat
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
indigestion
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly moving to the back
sweating
troubled breathing
unexplained weight loss
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
chest pain or discomfort
joint or muscle pain
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
slow or irregular heartbeat
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Agitation
confusion
cool, sweaty skin
decreased appetite
decreased awareness or responsiveness
decreased urine output
fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
fast, shallow breathing
general feeling of discomfort
headache
hostility
irritability
muscle pain or cramping
muscle twitching
pounding, slow heartbeat
rapid weight gain
seizures
severe sleepiness
stomach discomfort
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
swelling of the feet or lower legs
unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness
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
Abnormal stools
belching
lack or loss of strength
skin rash
trouble with sleeping
Incidence not known
Redistribution of body fat
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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