Norfloxacin Oral Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • irritation of the stomach or intestines
  • inflammation or infection of the vagina
  • drowsiness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • headache
  • nausea
  • diarrhea
  • stomach cramps
  • nervousness
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • drug or chemical-induced sensitivity to sunlight
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • dry mouth
  • vaginal discharge
  • itching of the genital area
  • dizziness
  • pain
  • decreased appetite
  • vomiting
  • generalized weakness
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria
  • low blood sugar
  • a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
  • a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia
  • low blood counts due to bone marrow failure
  • anemia
  • decreased blood platelets
  • very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • mental problems from taking the drug
  • confusion
  • toxic psychosis
  • paranoia
  • a phobia, an excessive and irrational fear of a situation, person, or object
  • suicidal thoughts
  • agitation
  • a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy
  • a type of muscle paralysis due to blocked nerve function called neuromuscular blockade
  • hearing loss
  • heart valve regurgitation
  • torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
  • complete stoppage of the heart
  • prolonged QT interval on EKG
  • ventricular arrhythmias, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
  • a blood clot in the brain
  • allergic reaction causing inflammation of blood vessels
  • inflammation of the blood vessels
  • thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a type of blood disorder
  • widening of blood vessels
  • vocal cord swelling
  • inflammation in the lungs due to an allergic reaction
  • fluid in the lungs
  • acute liver failure
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis
  • kidney failure
  • bloody urine
  • erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • skin rash with sloughing
  • erythema or redness of skin or mucous membrane
  • itching
  • inflammation of a tendon
  • rupture of a tendon
  • rupture of a tendon in the shoulder area
  • rupture of the tendon in the back of the heel
  • a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
  • hallucinations
  • seizures
  • muscle tremors
  • numbness
  • a skin rash
  • heart throbbing or pounding
  • trouble breathing
  • excessive diarrhea
  • an inability to completely empty the bladder
  • high blood sugar
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
  • a serum sickness reaction
  • high pressure within the skull
  • abnormal sensations of the skin
  • dissection of the aorta
  • fast heartbeat
  • dissection of artery
  • aneurysm of aorta
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a yeast infection of the vagina and vulva
  • nightmares
  • visual sensitivity to light
  • double vision
  • a change in vision
  • ringing in the ears
  • stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
  • constipation
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
  • skin discoloration
  • muscle spasm
  • delirium
  • memory loss
  • fever
  • taste impairment
  • loss of muscle coordination
  • difficult or painful urination
  • excess urination
  • a change in the ability to pay attention
  • anxious feelings
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