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
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite
- Headache
- Dizziness
Less Common Side Effects
- Feeling unsteady on your feet
- Tingling in the hands and feet
- Trouble sleeping
- Ringing in your ears
- Kidney stones
Sulfadiazine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Severe skin reaction: rash, peeling skin, blisters, red skin
- Seizures
- Low blood cell counts: fever, chills, feeling tired, paleness, bleeding
- Kidney problems: producing less or no urine, dark urine
- Liver problems: stomach pain, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, clay-colored stool
Source: DailyMed
The following Sulfadiazine 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:
Rare
blurred vision
changes in menstrual periods
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
cool, pale skin
decreased sexual ability in males
dizziness
dry, puffy skin
fast heartbeat
feeling cold
headache
increased hunger
nervousness
nightmares
seizures
shakiness
slurred speech
swelling of front part of the neck
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain
back, leg, or stomach pains
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
bleeding under the skin
blindness or vision changes
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
burning of the face or mouth
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, painful, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
cloudy urine
clumsiness or unsteadiness
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
cough or hoarseness
cracks in the skin
darkened urine
decrease in the amount of urine
difficulty with breathing
difficulty with moving
dizziness or lightheadedness
feeling of discomfort
fever with or without chills
general body swelling
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache
hearing loss
indigestion
joint or muscle pain
light-colored stools
loss of appetite and weight
loss of heat from the body
lower back or side pain
muscle pain or stiffness
nosebleeds
not able to pass urine
pain or burning while urinating
painful or difficult urination
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pale skin
pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
rapid heart rate
rash
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
red, swollen skin
redness of the white part of the eyes
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
seizures
shakiness and unsteady walk
shortness of breath
soreness of the muscles
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
sudden decrease in amount of urine
swelling around the eyes
swelling of the face, hands, legs, and feet
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
swollen lymph glands
swollen or painful glands
tightness in the chest
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual bleeding or bruising
upper right abdominal pain
vision changes
vomiting
weakness in the hands or feet
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:
Incidence not known
Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
hives or welts
sensation of spinning
trouble with sleeping
unable to sleep
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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