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 and vomiting (19%)
- Headache (13%)
- Tiredness and fatigue (12%)
- Diarrhea (7%)
- Fevers and/or chills (6%)
- Depressed mood (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Muscle pain
- Rash
- Anxiety
- Cold/flu symptoms
Trizivir serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
Symptoms from 2 or more of the following groups:
- Fever
- Rash
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain
- Tiredness, achiness, feeling ill
- Shortness of breath, cough, sore throat
Source: FDA
The following Trizivir 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
Chills
Less common
Abdominal or stomach pain
headache
muscle weakness
numbness or tingling of the face, feet, or hands
pain in the joints
pain in the muscles
pale skin
skin rash
swelling of the feet or lower legs
unusual feeling of discomfort or illness
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
Rare
Black, tarry stools
blood in the urine or stools
pinpoint red spots on the skin
unusual bleeding or bruising
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.
