Viramune Side Effects (Cont.)

Side Effects of Viramune to Report

There are a number of side effects with Viramune that you should report to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Signs of liver damage, such as:

 

    • Fatigue or a general ill feeling (malaise)
    • Loss of appetite
    • Nausea
    • Yellow eyes or skin (jaundice)
    • Tenderness near the liver (the upper right abdomen)
    • Pale stools

 

  • Changes in the distribution of fat on your body (such as a "buffalo hump")
  • Any rash, especially a rash that is accompanied by any of the following symptoms:

 

    • A general ill feeling (malaise)
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle aches or joint pain
    • Skin blisters
    • Mouth sores
    • Eye redness
    • Swelling of the face
    • Liver problems.

 

Final Thoughts on Viramune Side Effects

It is possible that you may experience some or none of the Viramune side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell whether any particular side effect (such as nausea) is actually caused by Viramune or other factors. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking Viramune or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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