Indinavir Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: INDINAVIR CAPSULE - ORAL
Pronounced: (in-DIN-uh-veer)

Indinavir Oral Warning

Indinavir is known to interact with many different types of medicines, in some cases causing severe (sometimes fatal) reactions. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about which medications should not be taken with indinavir. (See also Drug Interactions section.)

Indinavir Oral Side Effects

See also Warning section.

Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, loss of appetite, headache, strange taste in the mouth, dry skin, or fever may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Since indinavir can cause kidney stones, tell your doctor immediately if you have side or mid-back pain, pink/bloody urine, or pain with urination.

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:

mental/mood changes (e.g., depression)
problems sleeping
sleepiness
dizziness
tingling/numbness of hands or feet
joint pain
mouth ulcers
decreased sexual ability
muscle weakness/cramps/aches
increasing tiredness
increased urination (especially at night)
increased thirst
hair loss
darkening skin color
decrease in the amount of urine

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

stomach/back pain with or without nausea/vomiting
chills
persistent sore throat
easy bruising/bleeding
persistent nausea
stomach/abdominal pain
dark urine
yellowing eyes/skin
severe tiredness
fainting
pale lips/nails/skin
fast/irregular heartbeat
fast breathing
unusual sweating

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.

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