Read the side effects of Zidovudine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a Whole -
Weakness, headache, uneasiness, fever, back, chest pain, flu-like syndrome and generalized pain.
Gastrointestinal -
Loss of appetite, constipation, nausea, vomiting, liver, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, indigestion and flatulence.
Heart -
Heart disease and fainting.
Blood -
Anemia, decrease in white blood cells and platelets.
Musculoskeletal -
Muscle pain/inflammation.
Central Nervous System -
Anxiety, confusion, depression, dizziness, loss of mental acuity, tingling, seizures, drowsiness and unsteadiness.
Respiratory -
Difficulty in breathing, Cough, abnormal breath sounds/wheezing unny nose and sinus inflammation.
Skin -
Changes in skin and nail pigmentation, itching, skin death, rash, hives and increased sweating.
Eye and ENT -
Hearing loss, eye swelling, sensitivity to light and taste perversion.
Genitourinary -
Urinary frequency and urinary hesitancy, breast enlargement in male.
Other Precautions : * Avoid excess dosage.