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
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Low appetite
- Headache
- Weakness
- Dizziness
Less Common Side Effects
- Cough
- Mouth sores
- Vivid dreams
Malarone serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Liver problems: swelling of your stomach, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, confusion, dark or brown urine
Source: DailyMed
The following Malarone 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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, loosening of skin
chills
convulsions
difficulty swallowing
fast heartbeat
hives or welts
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
itching, redness or other discoloration of skin
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs
loss of bladder control
muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rash
red, irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
severe mental changes
severe sunburn
shortness of breath
skin rash
sores, ulcers or white spots in mouth or on lips
sudden loss of consciousness
tightness in chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
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
Abdominal pain
back pain
dreams
headache
itching skin
lack of or loss of strength
sores in mouth
vomiting
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
blurred or loss of vision
disturbed color perception
dizziness
double vision
flu like symptoms
halos around lights
indigestion
loss of appetite
night blindness
overbright appearance of lights
stomach discomfort, upset or pain
trouble sleeping
tunnel vision
unable to sleep
Rare
Discouragement
fear
feeling sad or empty
irritability
lack of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
nervousness
trouble concentrating
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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