Valganciclovir (Valcyte) Tablet side effects

Rosehughhes24 Jun, 2024Health

Valganciclovir helps to control CMV but does not cure it. Do not stop taking valganciclovir without talking to your doctor. Stopping to take valganciclovir too soon may cause the amount of CMV in your blood to increase or the virus to become resistant to this medication. Some side effects can be serious: ? seeing specks, flashes of light, or a dark curtain over everything ? decreased urination ? blood in urine vision problems ? swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs ? hives ? rash ? itching ? yellowing of skin or eyes; loss of appetite; dark urine; and/or light-colored bowel movements unintentional trembling or shaking movements ? numbness, pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet ? seizures