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 (9-14%)
- Rash (6-7%)
- Nausea (4-7%)
- Headache (3-7%)
- Stomach pain (6%)
- Vomiting (2-5%)
Side effects above were reported in adults taking this medication with ritonavir (Norvir). Side effects might differ in children.
Less Common Side Effects
- Feeling weak
- Indigestion
- Swollen belly
- Weight loss
- Feeling tired
- Excessive gas
- Muscle pain
- Irregular dreams
- Itching
Prezista serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reactions: facial swelling, hives, rash, itchy skin, blistering or peeling of skin, body aches, trouble breathing
- Serious liver problems: nausea, vomiting, not feeling hungry, pain in the right side of the stomach, yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin, dark-colored urine, light-colored stool
Source: DailyMed
The following Prezista 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:
Less common
Blurred vision
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
skin rash
sweating
trouble breathing
unexplained weight loss
unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Belching
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
chills
dark urine
decreased appetite
difficulty with moving
dizziness
excess air or gas in the stomach or bowels
fast heartbeat
feeling of fullness
headache
indigestion
joint or muscle pain
lack or loss of strength
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
muscle aching or cramping
passing gas
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
stomach pain or tenderness
swelling of the feet or lower legs
swollen joints
unpleasant breath odor
vomiting
vomiting of blood
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:
More common
Stuffy or runny nose
Less common
Gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist
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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