Lopinavir-ritonavir 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

  • high cholesterol
  • high amount of triglyceride in the blood
  • low energy
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • generalized weakness
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • anemia
  • high blood pressure
  • stomach or intestinal ulcer
  • high amount of uric acid in the blood
  • night sweats
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • altered interest in having sexual intercourse
  • a common cold
  • indigestion
  • a problem with menstrual periods
  • muscle pain
  • pain
  • a skin rash
  • weight loss
  • headache
  • gas
  • intense abdominal pain
  • anxious feelings
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • an infection
  • a tumor
  • a condition with low thyroid hormone levels
  • diabetes
  • a hormone disorder where the body produces high levels of cortisol called Cushing's syndrome
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • depression
  • extrapyramidal disease, a type of movement disorder
  • a type of brain function problem called encephalopathy
  • a heart attack
  • angina, a type of chest pain
  • atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder
  • torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm
  • atrial fibrillation
  • prolonged QT interval on EKG
  • inflammation of the blood vessels
  • blood clot in a deep vein of the extremities
  • orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
  • low blood pressure
  • asthma
  • fluid in the lungs
  • inflammation of the small and large intestine
  • enlarged fatty liver
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • inflammation of the gallbladder
  • cholangitis, an infection resulting from gallstones
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • bleeding of the stomach or intestines
  • kidney failure
  • kidney stones
  • 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
  • an abnormal increase in muscle tone
  • a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
  • a type of abnormal movement disorder called dyskinesia
  • swollen lymph nodes
  • trouble breathing
  • an enlarged liver
  • an enlarged spleen
  • high blood sugar
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice
  • osteonecrosis, the death of bone tissue due to a lack of blood supply
  • paralysis of nerves for the face
  • prolonged P-R interval observed on EKG
  • a high alanine transaminase level
  • a high aspartate transaminase level
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • confusion
  • problems with ejaculation
  • agitation
  • a change in vision
  • ringing in the ears
  • abnormally acute hearing or painful sensitivity to sound
  • hemorrhoids
  • dry mouth
  • stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
  • a type of stomach irritation called gastritis
  • constipation
  • the inability to have an erection
  • enlarged breasts
  • absence of menstrual periods
  • abnormally long or heavy periods
  • seborrheic dermatitis
  • a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema
  • a nail disorder
  • hair loss
  • acne
  • dry skin
  • skin discoloration
  • joint damage causing pain and loss of function
  • joint pain
  • muscle spasm
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • difficulty sleeping
  • fever
  • excessive sweating
  • muscle tremors
  • taste impairment
  • visible water retention
  • puffy face from water retention
  • decreased appetite
  • weight gain
  • heart throbbing or pounding
  • cough
  • burping
  • the inability to control a bowel movement
  • abdominal bloating
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
  • indifferent behavior
  • abnormal dreams
  • abnormal fat distribution associated with HIV
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