Atovaquone (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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:

• Cough or hoarseness
• Difficult or labored breathing
• Fever or chills
• Lower back or side pain
• Painful or difficult urination
• Shortness of breath
• Tightness in chest
• Wheezing

• Black, tarry stools
• Bleeding gums
• Bloating
• Blood in urine or stools
• Bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
• Constipation
• Dark urine
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Fast heartbeat
• Headache
• Indigestion
• Large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• Light-colored stools
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Noisy breathing
• Pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
• Pale skin
• Pinpoint red spots on skin
• Rapid heart rate
• Sore throat
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vomiting
• Yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects 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:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Lack or loss of strength
• Runny nose
• Skin rash
• Sleeplessness
• Sneezing
• Sore mouth or tongue
• Stuffy nose
• Sweating
• Trouble in sleeping
• Unable to sleep
• White patches in mouth, tongue, or throat

• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of skin
• Eye irritation or redness
• Itching
• Joint or muscle pain
• Red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• Skin rash

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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