Retrovir Intravenous

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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Abdominal pain
• black, tarry stools
• chills
• cough
• feeling of fullness
• fever
• lower back or side pain
• painful or difficult urination
• pale skin
• right upper abdominal pain and fullness
• shortness of breath
• sore throat
• swelling or inflammation of the mouth
• swollen lymph nodes
• ulcers, sores, or white spots in the mouth
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• wheezing

• Troubled breathing with exertion

• Abdominal discomfort
• back, leg, or stomach pains
• bleeding gums
• blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• bloating
• blood in the urine
• blurred vision or other change in vision
• bone pain
• burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• burning, tingling, numbness or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
• clay-colored stools
• constipation
• cough or hoarseness
• convulsions
• dark-colored urine
• decreased appetite
• decreased urine output
• diarrhea
• difficult or labored breathing
• difficulty in moving
• difficulty in swallowing
• dilated neck veins
• dizziness
• extreme fatigue
• fainting
• fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
• fast, shallow breathing
• general body swelling
• general feeling of discomfort or illness
• general tiredness and weakness
• headache
• high fever
• hives
• increased need to urinate
• indigestion
• irregular breathing
• irritation or soreness of the mouth
• joint or muscle pain
• lack of coordination
• large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• light-colored stools
• loss of appetite
• muscle pain or cramping
• muscle spasm or stiffness
• muscular pain, tenderness, wasting, or weakness
• nausea or vomiting
• nosebleeds
• pain
• pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
• passing urine more often
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• red skin lesions, often with a purple center
• red, irritated eyes
• redness, soreness, or itching skin
• runny nose
• sensation of pins and needles
• shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
• shivering
• skin rash
• sleepiness
• sores, welting, or blisters
• stabbing pain
• sweating
• swollen joints
• swollen or painful glands
• tightness in the chest
• trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
• trouble sleeping
• unexplained bleeding or bruising
• unpleasant breath odor
• vomiting of blood
• weight gain
• yellowing of the 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:

• Lack or loss of strength

• Acid or sour stomach
• actions that are out of control
• belching
• bloated
• change in taste or bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
• changes in skin color
• difficulty seeing at night
• discouragement
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
• fear or nervousness
• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• feeling sad or empty
• hearing loss
• heartburn
• impaired vision
• increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
• irritability
• itching skin
• loss of interest or pleasure
• mood or mental changes
• pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
• passing gas
• redness of the skin
• sensation of spinning
• sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• sleeplessness
• sneezing
• stuffy nose
• swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
• talking, feeling, and acting with excitement
• trouble concentrating
• unable to sleep
• 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.