What side effects are possible with Retrovir?
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. Your health professional may be able to help you deal with some of the effects. The following side effects may go away as your body becomes used to the medicine; check with your doctor if they continue or become bothersome. More common: • headache (severe) • nausea • trouble sleeping Less common: • bluish-brown coloured bands on fingernails or toenails • changes in skin colour Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common: • fever, chills, or sore throat • pale skin • unusual tiredness or weakness Rare: • abdominal discomfort • confusion • convulsions (seizures) • diarrhea • fast, shallow breathing • general feeling of discomfort • loss of appetite • mood or mental changes • muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or cramping • nausea • shortness of br
