HealthSquare.com

Your Prescription Drug Destination
See all our sites for your special health needs at www.HealthCentral.com
  • Font size
  • Bookmark

Grivate Oral

Generic Name: GRISEOFULVIN - ORAL TABLET
Pronounced: (GRISS-ee-oh-FULL-vin)

Grivate Oral Side Effects

Headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, tiredness, dizziness, 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 unlikely but serious side effects occur:

  • numbness/tingling of the hands/feet
  • mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, trouble doing normal activities)
  • sunburn-like rash
  • hearing changes
  • butterfly-shaped facial rash (around the nose and cheeks)
  • joint/muscle pain


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

  • yellowing eyes/skin
  • stomach/abdominal pain
  • persistent nausea/vomiting
  • dark/frothy urine
  • change in the amount of urine
  • signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)


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

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

  • 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.

  • Font size
  • Bookmark

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Answer a Question

I had a hip replacement 2 years ago and need to lose 100lbs, what exercises can or can't I do ?

Answer This View all questions >
Free Newsletter
Get weekly updates, news alerts and more on diet-exercise and related health conditions.
Poll
Which of these drugs are you taking?