Cefdinir Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Infection Due To The Fungus Candida
  • A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
  • Diarrhea
  • Disorder Of The Digestive System
  • Headache
  • Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Gas
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A High Alanine Transaminase Level
  • A High Aspartate Transaminase Level
  • A Serum Sickness Reaction
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • Acquired Hemolytic Anemia, An Anemia Due To Destruction Of Red Cells
  • Aplastic Anemia Due To Medication
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Diarrhea From An Infection With Clostridium Difficile Bacteria
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Seizures
  • Vaginal Discharge

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Hearing Disorder
  • A Skin Rash
  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Itching
  • Pink Eye

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