Praziquantel (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:

• Abdominal or stomach discomfort with or without nausea
• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Black, tarry stools
• Bloody diarrhea
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Chills
• Convulsions
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Fever
• Hives
• Hoarseness
• Irritation
• Itching
• Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• Painful or difficult urination
• Rash
• Redness of the skin
• Severe abdominal or stomach pain
• Shortness of breath
• Slow or irregular heartbeat
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• Sweating
• Swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
• Swollen glands
• Tightness in the chest
• Troubled breathing or swallowing
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

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:

• Drowsiness
• Increased sweating
• General feeling of discomfort or illness
• Nausea or vomiting

• Skin rash, hives, or itching

• Difficulty with moving
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• Headache
• Hives or welts
• Joint pain
• Lack or loss of strength
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle aching or cramping
• Muscle pains or stiffness
• Redness of the skin
• Sensation of spinning
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Swollen joints
• Weight loss

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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