Albendazole Side Effects

Brand Names: Albenza

Please note - some side effects for Albendazole may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Albendazole - for the Consumer

Albendazole

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Albendazole:

Headache; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); dark urine; decreased urination; fever, chills, or sore throat; red, swollen, peeling, or blistered skin; severe or persistent dizziness or headache; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual tiredness or weakness; vision changes; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Side Effects by Body System

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects including rash and urticaria have been reported in less than 1% of patients.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity side effects have included allergic reactions. Erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome have been reported during postmarketing experience.

Renal

Renal side effects including acute renal failure have been reported during postmarketing experience.

Hepatic

Hepatic side effects including abnormal liver function tests and hepatotoxicity have been reported in greater than or equal to 1% of patients. Hepatic abnormalities, acute liver failure, elevations of hepatic enzymes, and hepatitis have been reported during postmarketing experience.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have rarely included granulocytopenia, agranulocytosis, pancytopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Leukopenia has been reported in less than 1% of patients. Aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, and neutropenia have been reported during postmarketing experience.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects including abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting have been reported in greater than or equal to 1% of patients.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects including raised intracranial pressure, meningeal sepsis, headache, dizziness, and vertigo have been reported in greater than or equal to 1% of patients.

Other

Other side effects including fever have been reported in greater than or equal to 1% of patients.

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included retinal damage.

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