Benznidazole Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Skin Rash
- Decreased Appetite
- Headache
- Intense Abdominal Pain
- Vomiting
- Weight Loss
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
- Dizziness
- Hives
- Joint Pain
- Nausea
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
- A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
- A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
- Anemia
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
- High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
- Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
- Seizures
- Skin Rash With Sloughing
- Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- A Loss Of Taste
- A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
- Accumulation Of Fluid In The Tissues Of The Eyelid
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Concentrating
- Dry Mouth
- Generalized Weakness
- Itching
- Low Energy
- Memory Loss
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Tremors
- Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
- Visible Water Retention
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