Griseofulvin 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

  • headache

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • thrush
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
  • confusion
  • a painful condition that affects the nerves in the legs and arms called peripheral neuropathy
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
  • hives
  • a skin rash

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

  • irritation of the stomach or intestines
  • dizziness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • low energy
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • elevation of proteins in the urine

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • 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
  • a condition with symptoms that resemble lupus
  • high amount of bilirubin in the blood
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema

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

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