Gantrisin Oral

Gantrisin Oral Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or headache may occur. 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:

• sun sensitivity (sunburn)
• mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, hallucinations)
• crystals in the urine
• painful urination
• change in the amount of urine
• lump/growth/swelling in the front of the neck (goiter)
• signs of low blood sugar (e.g., shaking, dizziness, blurred vision, unusual hunger)

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• confusion
• persistent/severe headache
• neck stiffness
• seizures

This medication may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) allergic reactions and other side effects such as a severe peeling skin rash (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome), blood disorders (e.g., agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia), liver damage, or lung injury. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following:

• skin rash/blisters
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• persistent cough
• trouble breathing
• signs of a new infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever)
• pale skin
• easy bleeding/bruising
• yellowing eyes/skin
• persistent nausea/vomiting
• unusual tiredness
• dark urine
• stomach/abdominal pain
• joint pain

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur while receiving treatment or even weeks after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop:

• persistent diarrhea
• abdominal or stomach pain/cramping
• blood/mucus in your stool

Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge, or other new symptoms.

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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