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
Adults:
- Diarrhea (5%)
- Nausea (4%)
- Rash (3%)
Children:
- Diarrhea (8%)
- Rash (7%)
- Vomiting (5%)
- Nausea (3%)
- Fever (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Low blood potassium levels
- Inflammation and pain in the veins
Teflaro serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, rash, blisters, skin reddening, swelling of the lips or tongue, trouble breathing
- Nervous system side effects: hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that aren't real), seizures, sudden and brief involuntary movements or twitching, not able to speak, confusion
- C. difficile-related diarrhea: foul-smelling diarrhea, frequent bowel movements (up to 15 times per day), fever, stomach pain or cramps
Source: DailyMed
The following Teflaro 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Back, leg, or stomach pains
bleeding gums
chills
dark urine
difficulty with breathing
general body swelling
headache
loss of appetite
nausea or vomiting
nosebleeds
pale skin
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Less common
Black, tarry stools
blood in the urine or stools
bluish color
changes in skin color
chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
confusion
decreased frequency or amount of urine
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
general tiredness and weakness
increased blood pressure
increased thirst
light-colored stools
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
lower back or side pain
mood changes
muscle pain or cramps
nervousness
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on the skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
seizures
skin itching, rash, redness, or hives
slow or irregular heartbeat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach cramps, pain, or tenderness
swelling of the face, throat, fingers, or lower legs
swollen glands
trouble breathing
unusual bleeding or bruising
watery and severe diarrhea, which may also be bloody
weakness or heaviness of the legs
Incidence not known
Agitation
back pain
blurred vision
coma
hallucinations
irritability
mood or mental changes
shaking or jerking of one area or side of the body
stiff neck
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:
Less common
Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
flushed, dry skin fruit-like breath odor
increased hunger
increased urination
sweating
unexplained weight loss
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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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