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
- Mild joint or muscle ache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
Pyrazinamide serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Liver problems: dark urine, yellowing of the skin and eyes, fever, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, not feeling well
- Gout: sudden pain or swelling at the joints
Source: DailyMed
The following Pyrazinamide 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
Pain in large and small joints
Rare
Loss of appetite
pain and swelling of joints, especially big toe, ankle, and knee
tense, hot skin over affected joints
unusual tiredness or weakness
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:
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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