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
- Nausea (22%)
- Vomiting (11%)
- Elevated liver enzyme levels (up to 4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Trouble sleeping
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Faster heart rate
- High blood pressure
- Infusion site reactions (e.g., pain, swelling, redness, irritation)
Nuzyra serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)-associated diarrhea: stomach cramping and pain, frequent loose bowel movements, nausea, fever
- Allergic reaction (anaphylaxis): closing of the throat, trouble breathing, skin rash, swelling of the face
Source: DailyMed
The following Nuzyra 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
- Increased pressure around the brain—severe headache, blurry vision, change in vision, nausea, vomiting
- Change in tooth color
- Severe diarrhea, fever
- Skin reactions on sun-exposed areas
- Unusual vaginal discharge, itching, or odor
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Constipation
- Headache
- Nausea
- Trouble sleeping
- Vomiting
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