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
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Rash
- Hives
- Dizziness
Less Common Side Effects
- Injection site pain
- Injection site irritation
Lincomycin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction or skin reaction: hives, rash, blisters, skin reddening, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
- Infectious diarrhea (C. diff-related diarrhea): rapid heart rate, fever, nausea, fatigue, stomach cramps, foul-smelling diarrhea, frequent bowel movements (even up to 15 times per day)
Source: DailyMed
The following Lincomycin 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
black, tarry stools
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blurred vision
chills
clay-colored stools
confusion
dark urine
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fast heartbeat
headache
joint or muscle pain
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
severe abdominal or stomach cramps and pain
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
sweating
tightness in the chest
ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
unpleasant breath odor
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of blood
watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
yellow eyes or skin
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:
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach discomfort
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
hearing loss
pain, redness, or hard lumps at the injection site
redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
sensation of spinning
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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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