Emtriva Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Depression
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Vomiting

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Abnormal Dreams
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Painful Condition That Affects The Nerves In The Legs And Arms Called Peripheral Neuropathy
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • Anemia
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Skin With Blisters

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection Of The Middle Ear
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Indigestion
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Pain

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition That Results In Overproduction Of Thyroid Hormones Called Graves' Disease
  • Chronic Inflammation Of Muscles In The Body Called Polymyositis
  • Enlarged Fatty Liver
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome
  • Increased Blood Acidity Due To High Levels Of Lactic Acid
  • Liver Inflammation Resulting From An Abnormal Immune Response
  • Pneumonia

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Skin Discoloration

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