Side Effects


What side effects may I notice from receiving QTERN?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-breathing problems
-feeling faint or lightheaded, falls
-joint pain
-penile discharge, itching, or pain in men
-redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-signs and symptoms of a genital infection, such as fever; tenderness, redness, or swelling in the genitals or area from the genitals to the back of the rectum
-signs and symptoms of a urinary tract infection, such as fever, chills, a burning feeling when urinating, blood in the urine, back pain
-signs and symptoms of heart failure like breathing problems, fast, irregular heartbeat, sudden weight gain; swelling of the ankles, feet, hands; unusually weak or tired
-signs and symptoms of low blood sugar such as feeling anxious, confusion, dizziness, increased hunger, unusually weak or tired, sweating, shakiness, cold, irritable, headache, blurred vision, fast heartbeat, loss of consciousness
-signs and symptoms of muscle injury like dark urine; trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine; unusually weak or tired; muscle pain; back pain
-urgent need to urinate more often, in larger amounts, or at night
-unusual stomach upset or pain
-vaginal discharge, itching, or odor in women
-vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome.):

-headache
-mild increase in urination
-sore throat
-stuffy or runny nose
-thirsty

This list may not describe all possible side effects for QTERN. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Source: FDA