Enfuvirtide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Fuzeon

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

Awkwardness; burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations or weakness in arms, hands, legs, or feet; cough; headache; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; shortness of breath or troubled breathing; stuffy or runny nose; tightness of chest; unsteadiness; wheezing

Less common

Bloating; chills; constipation; darkened urine; dry or itching eyes; excessive tearing; eye discharge; fast heartbeat; fever; indigestion; loss of appetite; lump or growth on skin; nausea; pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back; redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid burning; vomiting; yellow eyes or skin

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

Abnormal growth filled with fluid or semisolid material; bruising; burning or stinging of skin; decreased appetite; discouragement; fear; feeling sad or empty; flushing; hard lump; itching skin; irritability; lack of appetite; lack or loss of strength; large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin; muscle pain; nervousness; painful cold sores or blisters on lips, nose, eyes, or genitals; redness of skin; small lumps under the skin; tiredness; trouble concentrating; trouble sleeping; unusually warm skin; weight loss

Less common

Bad, unusual or unpleasant (after) taste; change in taste; diarrhea; general feeling of discomfort or illness; joint pain; stomach pain; swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in neck, armpit, or groin

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