Valganciclovir (Systemic)

Brand Names : Valcyte

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; chills; cough; fever; hoarseness; lower back or side pain; painful or difficult urination; pale skin; pinpoint red spots on skin; sore throat; seeing flashes or sparks of light; seeing floating spots before the eyes; troubled breathing; ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; veil or curtain appearing across part of vision

Less common

Changes in facial skin color; fast or irregular breathing; hives, itching, and skin rash; large, hive-like swellings on eyelids, face, lips, mouth, and/or tongue; puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes; runny or stuffy nose; shortness of breath; tightness in chest and/or wheezing

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Confusion; false beliefs; feeling, hearing, or seeing things that are not there; illogical thinking; seizures

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More common

Abdominal pain; diarrhea; headache; nausea and vomiting; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness of hands or feet; sleeplessness; tingling, burning, or prickly sensations; trouble sleeping

Less common

Agitation

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.