Fosamprenavir (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:

• Large amount of fat in the blood
• Severe skin rash

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Blurred vision
• Depression
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue
• Flushed, dry skin
• Fruit-like breath odor
• Increased hunger
• Increased thirst
• Increased urination
• Mood or mental changes
• Nausea
• Sweating
• Troubled breathing
• Unexplained weight loss
• Vomiting

• Back, leg, or stomach pains
• Bleeding gums
• Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• Chills
• Cough
• Dark urine
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty with breathing
• Fever
• General body swelling
• Itching
• Joint or muscle pain
• Loss of appetite
• Nosebleeds
• Pale skin
• Red skin lesions often with a purple center
• Red, irritated eyes
• Sore throat
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Yellowing of the eyes or skin

• Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

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:

• Itching skin
• Mild or moderate rash

• Burning or prickling sensation around the mouth
• Headache

• Breast enlargement
• Buffalo hump
• Increased fat deposits on the face, neck, and trunk
• Obesity

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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