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
- Headache (15-32%)
- Diarrhea (5-18%)
- Back pain (14%)
- Nausea (5-7%)
- Motion sickness (5%)
- Vomiting (2-5%)
- Dizziness (1-5%)
- Dizziness (8%)
- Nausea (6%)
- Vomiting (6%)
- Headache (5%)
- Anemia (low red blood cells) (5%)
*Side effects reported by people taking chloroquine and Krintafel (tafenoquine) together
Less Common Side Effects
- Liver damage
- Trouble sleeping
- Abnormal dreams
- Depression
- Anxiety
Krintafel serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood problems (methemoglobinemia): seizures, loss of consciousness, heart rhythm problems such as heart racing, dizziness, shortness of breath, bluish lips
- Suicidal thoughts and behavior
- Severe allergic reaction: swelling of the throat, lips, tongue, or face, trouble breathing, hives
Source: DailyMed
The following Krintafel side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Headache, unusual weakness or fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, blue skin or lips, which may be signs of methemoglobinemia
- Hemolytic anemia—unusual weakness or fatigue, dizziness, headache, trouble breathing, dark urine, yellowing skin or eyes
- Mood and behavior changes—anxiety, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, irritability, hostility, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
