Atazanavir Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: ATAZANAVIR - ORAL
Pronounced: (ah-tah-ZAN-ah-veer)

Atazanavir Oral Side Effects

Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, fatigue, fever, or trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur:

yellowing of skin or eyes

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

depression
increased urination or thirst
unusual bleeding or bruising

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur:

change in heart rhythm
dizziness
lightheadedness
severe nausea or vomiting
severe stomach pain
extreme weakness (especially in arms and legs)
trouble breathing
signs of a kidney stone (e.g., pain in side/back/abdomen, painful urination, blood in the urine)

Changes in body fat may occur while you are taking this medication (e.g., increased fat in the upper back and stomach areas, decreased fat in the arms and legs). The cause and long-term effects of these changes are unknown. Discuss the risks and benefits of therapy with your doctor, as well as the possible role of exercise to reduce this side effect.

An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:

rash
itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
dizziness
trouble breathing

Atazanavir can commonly cause a mild/moderate rash that may not be serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, seek immediate medical attention if you develop any rash.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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