Quinine Side Effects

Brand Names: Qualaquin

Please note - some side effects for Quinine may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Quinine - for the consumer

Quinine

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Quinine:

Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; nausea; nervousness; restlessness; stomach cramps; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision, double vision, light sensitivity, blindness, or other unusual vision changes; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; decreased amount of urine or trouble urinating; decreased hearing, hearing loss, or ringing in the ears; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fatigue; fever, chills, or sore throat; flushing; loss of appetite; mood or mental problems; personality changes; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe dizziness or lightheadedness; severe or persistent stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; sudden onset of cold sweat; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; weight loss; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

Quinine Capsules

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Quinine Capsules:

Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; nausea; nervousness; restlessness; stomach cramps; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision, double vision, light sensitivity, or other unusual vision changes; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; decreased amount of urine or trouble urinating; decreased hearing, hearing loss, or ringing in the ears; fainting; fast heartbeat; fatigue; fever, chills, or sore throat; flushing; loss of appetite; mood or mental problems; personality changes; severe dizziness or lightheadedness; severe stomach pain; sudden onset of cold sweat; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; weight loss; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

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