Ritonavir (Systemic)

Brand Names : Norvir, Norvir SEC

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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Fainting; feeling faint, dizzy, or light-headedness; feeling of warmth or heat; flushing or redness of skin especially on face and neck; headache; sweating

Rare

Confusion; dehydration; dry or itchy skin; fatigue; fruity mouth odor; increased hunger; increased thirst; increased urination; nausea; vomiting; weight loss

Not Known

bloating; chills; constipation; cough; darkened urine; difficulty breathing; fast heartbeat; fever; hives or welts; indigestion; itching; large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs; loss of appetite; noisy breathing; pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back; redness of skin; shortness of breath; skin rash; tightness in chest; wheezing; 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

Abdominal pain; acid or sour stomach; belching; burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, pins and needles, or tingling feelings; Change in sense of taste; diarrhea; dizziness; heartburn; sleepiness or unusual drowsiness; sleeplessness; trouble sleeping; unable to sleep; weakness

Less common

Bloated, full feeling; body aches or pain; congestion; delusions; dementia; difficulty in moving; discouragement; dryness or soreness of throat; excess air or gas in stomach or intestines; fear; feeling sad or empty; general feeling of discomfort or illness; hoarseness; increased urge to urinate during the night; irritability; lack of appetite; loss of interest or pleasure; mood or mental changes; muscle pain or stiffness; nervousness; pain in joints or in unspecified location; passing gas; runny nose; tender, swollen glands in neck; throat irritation; tiredness; trouble concentrating; trouble in swallowing; voice changes; waking to urinate at night

Not Known

increased fat deposits on face, neck, and trunk

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