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
- Upper respiratory tract infection (23%)
- Cough (14%)
- Fever (13%)
- Dizziness (9%)
- Trouble sleeping (8%)
- Herpes infection (8%)
- Changes in appetite (8%)
- Constipation (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Pink eye
- Inflamed hair follicles
- Ear infection
- Pins and needles feeling
- Nerve pain
- Muscle pain
- Changes in mood
- Congestion
Maraviroc serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Liver problems: nausea, vomiting, not feeling hungry, pain in the right side of the stomach, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark-colored urine, light-colored stool
- Severe allergic reactions: facial swelling, hives, rash, itchy skin, blistering or peeling of skin, body aches, trouble breathing, mouth sores
Source: DailyMed
The following Maraviroc 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
Body aches or pain
burning or stinging of the skin
chills
cough producing mucus
dizziness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
ear congestion
headache
loss of voice
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
painful blisters on the trunk of the body
painful cold sores or blisters on the lips, nose, eyes, or genitals
stuffy or runny nose
tightness of the chest
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Arm, back, or jaw pain
black, tarry stools
blood in the urine
blurred or double vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
burning, dry, or itching eyes
burning, itching, and pain in the hairy areas, pus at the root of the hair
change in consciousness
chest pain, discomfort, or heaviness
choking
clay-colored stools
cold, clammy skin
confusion
dark-colored urine
dilated neck veins
discharge or excessive tearing
dizziness
drowsiness
fast, weak pulse
frequent urge to urinate
general feeling of discomfort or illness
heavy jaw feeling
inability to speak
increased frequency of urination
irregular breathing
itching or rash
joint pain
light-colored stools
lightheadedness
loosening of a tooth
loss of appetite
loss of bladder control
loss of taste
lumps in the tongue
muscle aches, cramps, pains, spasms, or stiffness
nausea or vomiting
nervousness
noisy breathing
pain or burning during urination
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
pale skin
pounding in the ears
redness or swelling in the ear
redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
seizures
sensitivity of the eye to light
severe or sudden headache
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
shivering
skin lumps
slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
slurred speech
spread of cancer to the liver
stiff neck or back
stomach cramps, lumps, pain, or tenderness
sudden loss of consciousness
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
swollen glands
tearing
temporary blindness
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
trouble sleeping
unable to speak
unpleasant breath odor
unsteadiness or awkwardness
unusual bleeding or bruising
vomiting of blood
warts on the genital area
watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
weakness on one side of the body, sudden and severe
weight gain or loss
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
red irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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
Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
difficulty with moving
increased or decreased appetite
swelling or redness in the joints
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
blistering, crusting, irritation, or reddening of the skin
discouragement
feeling sad or empty
flushing or redness of the skin
indigestion
irritability
loss of interest or pleasure
redistribution or accumulation of body fat
skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
stomach discomfort or upset
tiredness
trouble in concentrating
unusually warm skin
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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