Valganciclovir (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:

• Black, tarry stools
• Blood in the urine or stools
• Blurred vision
• Chills
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Fever
• Headache
• Hoarseness
• Lower back or side pain
• Nervousness
• Painful or difficult urination
• Pale skin
• Pinpoint red spots on the skin
• Pounding in the ears
• Seeing flashes or sparks of light
• Seeing floating spots before the eyes
• Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
• Shortness of breath
• Slow or fast heartbeat
• Sore throat
• Trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
• Troubled breathing
• Troubled breathing with exertion
• Ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Veil or curtain appearing across part of vision

• Changes in facial skin color
• Confusion
• False beliefs
• Fast or irregular breathing
• Feeling, hearing, or seeing things that are not there
• Hives, itching, and skin rash
• Large, hive-like swellings on the eyelids, face, lips, mouth, or tongue
• Puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Seizures
• Tightness in the chest or wheezing
• Trouble thinking

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
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness of the hands or feet
• Sleeplessness
• Tingling, burning, or prickly sensations
• Trouble with sleeping
• Unsteadiness or awkwardness

• Agitation

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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