Tindamax Side Effects

Generic name: tinidazole

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2025.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Tindamax Side Effects associated with tinidazole. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Tindamax.

Applies to tinidazole: oral tablet.

Precautions

It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that the infection is cleared up. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.

If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Do not use this medicine if you have taken disulfiram (Antabuse®) within the last two weeks. Also, do not take alcohol or alcoholic products (eg, propylene glycol) during treatment with this medicine and for at least 3 days after your last dose.

This medicine may increase your risk for cancer. Talk to your doctor about this risk.

Check with your doctor right away if you have burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensations in the arms, hands, legs, or feet. These could be symptoms of a condition called peripheral neuropathy.

This medicine may cause a vaginal yeast infection. Check with your doctor right away if you have itching of the vagina or genitals or thick, white vaginal discharge with mild or no odor.

If you are taking this medicine for trichomoniasis (an infection of the sex organs in men or women), your doctor may want to treat your sexual partner at the same time you are being treated, even if he or she has no symptoms. Also, it may be desirable to use a condom (rubber) during intercourse. These measures will help to keep you from getting the infection back again from your partner. If you have any questions about this, talk with your doctor.

If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. Some men using this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).

Before you have any medical tests, tell the medical doctor in charge that you are taking this medicine. The results of some tests may be affected by this medicine.

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Common side effects of Tindamax

Some side effects of tinidazole may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Serious side effects of Tindamax

Along with its needed effects, tinidazole (the active ingredient contained in Tindamax) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking tinidazole:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to tinidazole: compounding powder, oral tablet.

General adverse events

Reported side effects were typically mild, infrequent, and self-limiting. Gastrointestinal side effects were reported most often.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Nausea, dyspepsia/cramps/epigastric discomfort, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, flatulence
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Furry tongue
• Frequency not reported: Tongue discoloration, stomatitis, dryness of mouth, salivation, oral candidiasis, glossitis^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Metallic/bitter taste, headache, dizziness, vertigo
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Coma
• Frequency not reported: Convulsions, peripheral neuropathy, ataxia, giddiness, drowsiness, burning sensation, paresthesia, hypoesthesia/numbness, sensory disturbances, dysgeusia, taste change^[Ref]

Other

• Common (1% to 10%): Weakness/fatigue/malaise
• Frequency not reported: Flushing, fever/pyrexia, thirst, Candida overgrowth, fatigue, malaise^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Common (1% to 10%): Allergic dermatitis, pruritus
• Frequency not reported: Urticaria, rash, sweating, angioedema, fixed drug eruption^[Ref]

In a study involving 450 patients with fixed drug eruptions, 8 patients were found to have this oral drug as the probable causative agent. The fixed drug eruptions varied as to duration, shape and size, symptoms, number of lesions, and body site(s) affected. The study did not break these factors down for each individual causative agent.^[Ref]

Metabolic

• Common (1% to 10%): Anorexia, decreased appetite

Genitourinary

• Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection, dysuria/painful urination, urine abnormality, pelvic pain, vulvovaginal discomfort, vaginal odor, menorrhagia
• Frequency not reported: Darkened urine/chromaturia, increased vaginal discharge, female genital pruritus, Candida vaginitis^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Upper respiratory tract infection
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Bronchospasm, dyspnea, pharyngitis^[Ref]

Psychiatric

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Confusion, depression
• Frequency not reported: Insomnia^[Ref]

Hematologic

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Reversible thrombocytopenia
• Frequency not reported: Neutropenia, leukopenia, increased eosinophil count, decreased hemoglobin^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Frequency not reported: Drug hypersensitivity
• Postmarketing reports: Severe acute hypersensitivity reactions, hypersensitivity reactions (included urticaria, pruritus, rash, flushing, sweating, dryness of mouth, fever, burning sensation, thirst, salivation, angioedema, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme)^[Ref]

Severe acute hypersensitivity reactions have been reported during initial or subsequent exposure to this drug.^[Ref]

Hepatic

• Frequency not reported: Hepatic abnormalities (included raised transaminase level), increased AST, increased blood bilirubin^[Ref]

Renal

• Frequency not reported: Increased blood urea^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Frequency not reported: Palpitations^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

• Frequency not reported: Arthralgias, myalgias, arthritis^[Ref]

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Further information

Tindamax side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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