COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- anemia
- low levels of white blood cells
- low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
- a feeling of pins and needles on skin
- high blood levels of the lipase enzyme
- headache
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- muscle pain
- fever
- decreased appetite
- headache
- cough
- nausea
- vomiting
- a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
- a sore throat
- low energy
- diarrhea
- an infection of the ear
- a sleep disorder
- abnormal dreams
- abnormal fat distribution associated with HIV
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- decreased blood platelets
- low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
- throat irritation
- bronchitis
- joint pain
- muscle pain
- a fever as a result of taking the medication
- a skin rash
- trouble breathing
- cough
- a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
- intense abdominal pain
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- indigestion
- constipation
- discoloration of nail
- joint pain
- difficulty sleeping
- low energy
- chills
- stomach cramps
- generalized weakness
- pain in the muscles or bones
- peripheral sensory nerve disorder
- a stuffy and runny nose
- muscle pain
- dizziness
- decreased appetite
- vomiting
- high amount of triglyceride in the blood
- anxious feelings
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- increased blood acidity due to high levels of lactic acid
- 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
- decreased blood platelets
- manic behavior
- a toxic effect on the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord
- a disease with shrinking and weaker muscles called myopathy
- cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle
- inflammation of the blood vessels
- enlarged fatty liver
- inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
- a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis
- muscle inflammation
- seizures
- a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
- a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
- a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice
- pancreatitis
- macular edema
- pure red cell aplasia
- anemia
- swollen lymph nodes
- an enlarged spleen
- abnormal liver function tests
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- a heart attack
- low blood pressure
- pneumonia
- acute respiratory distress syndrome, a type of lung disorder
- kidney failure
- erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
- visible water retention
- decreased appetite
- an enlarged liver
- a feeling of pins and needles on skin
- chronic inflammation of muscles in the body called polymyositis
- a condition that results in overproduction of thyroid hormones called Graves' disease
- multiple organ failure
- a high alanine transaminase level
- a high aspartate transaminase level
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- confusion
- depression
- lazy eye
- visual sensitivity to light
- a stuffy and runny nose
- inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses
- enlarged breasts
- itching
- skin discoloration
- backache
- drowsiness
- fainting
- sensation of spinning or whirling
- dizziness
- flu-like symptoms
- excessive sweating
- muscle tremors
- taste impairment
- high amount of bilirubin in the blood
- trouble breathing
- difficulty swallowing
- gas
- an increased need to urinate often
- a feeling of pins and needles on skin
- abnormal fat distribution
- a delay when starting to urinate
- hyperpigmentation of the inside of the mouth
- anxious feelings
- stomatitis, a condition with painful swelling and sores inside the mouth
- hair loss
- muscle weakness
- cramps
- wheezing
- generalized weakness
