Nevirapine (Viramune) Side Effects

In the same manner as other antiretroviral drugs available in the market today, Nevirapine has a set of side effects that are categorized under common, mild, and severe reactions. While Nevirapine has been proven as a very effective drug in treating HIV, it has corresponding side effects that you will likely experience once you start consuming this medicine. Consider the following list and learn which of these reactions are manageable and which are not.

List of side effects that require urgent medical care:

These are the types of adverse reactions that need immediate medical attention. Usually, some people who experience them are hospitalized, making it a little difficult to treat the infection. Furthermore, because of the severity of these side effects, a different form of HIV medicine may be prescribed.

• Loss of appetite
• Swollen feet and legs
• Numbness of the hands, legs, and feet
• Sleeping problems
• Upset stomach
• Burning sensation
• Black-coloured stools
• Peeling of the skin
• Pain in the chest
• Fever
• Chills
• Coughing
• Dark-coloured urine
• Diarrhea
• Trouble swallowing
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Weakness
• Severe headache
• Skin rashes
• Muscle pain
• Lower back pain
• Muscle cramps
• Nausea
• Painful urination
• Pale-coloured skin
• Skin lesions
• Irritated eyes
• Sore throat
• Sores and ulcers
• Seizures
• Swollen glands
• Chest tightness
• Difficulty breathing
• Breath odour
• Unexplained bleeding and bruising
• Unexplained tiredness
• Vomiting
• Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin)

List of side effects that DO NOT require urgent medical care:

These are the types of side effects that DO NOT need immediate medical attention. These adverse reactions are easily controlled and can be managed at home. Consider the following:

• Pain in the joints
• Mild fever
• Nausea
• Mild dizziness
• Mild headache
• Insomnia