Ivermectin Oral

Ivermectin Oral Side Effects

Headache, dizziness, muscle pain, nausea, diarrhea, or stomach bloating may occur. If you are being treated for "river blindness" (onchocerciasis), you may experience reactions to the dying parasites during the first 4 days of treatment, including joint pain, tender/swollen lymph nodes, eye swelling/redness/pain, vision changes, itching, rash, and fever. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell 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 unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• swelling face/arms/hands/feet
• fast/pounding heartbeat
• tiredness
• easy bruising/bleeding
• trouble breathing

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

• chest pain
• mental/mood changes
• seizures
• loss of consciousness

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

• rash
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

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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