Saquinavir Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (sah-KWIN-uh-veer)
Saquinavir Oral Warning
Saquinavir 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 saquinavir. (See also Drug Interactions section.) Different brands of this drug have different amounts of active drug. Do not switch brands of this medication without first checking with your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Saquinavir Oral Side Effects
See also Warning section.
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, stomach pain, gas, loss of appetite, headache, tiredness, 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.
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:
- decreased sexual interest
- mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, thoughts of suicide, anxiety)
- problems sleeping
- sleepiness
- joint pain
- mouth ulcers
- muscle weakness/cramps/aches
- increasing tiredness
- increased urination (especially at night)
- increased thirst
- hair loss
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 heartbeat
- fast breathing
- sudden severe headache
- confusion
- weakness
- seizure
- fainting
- decrease in the amount of 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.
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