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As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Crixivan. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well.
If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of Crixivan include but are not limited to:
- Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
- Nausea
- Kidney stones
- Vomiting.
(Click Crixivan Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
Crixivan can interact with a number of other medications (see Crixivan Drug Interactions).
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Crixivan if you have:
- A history of kidney stones
- Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
- Diabetes
- Hemophilia
- Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
- Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
- Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Crixivan and Pregnancy)
- Breastfeeding (see Crixivan and Breastfeeding).
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
(Click Crixivan Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)