Common side effects of Videx EC (didanosine) may include:
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain;
- changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your arms, legs, face, neck, breasts, and waist).
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Videx EC (didanosine) may include:
- numbness, tingling, or pain in your hands or feet;
- bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or
If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.
Please note this is not a complete list of side effects. Not everyone experiences side effects; they are not guaranteed. If you do have side effects and they become unmanageable, consult your doctor about alternate medications.
Contact your doctor if you notice signs of…
liver or pancreas problems: loss of appetite, upper stomach pain (that may spread to your back), nausea or vomiting, fast heart rate, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
new infection: fever, night sweats, swollen glands, cold sores, cough, wheezing, diarrhea, weight loss;
lactic acidosis: unusual muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pain, vomiting, irregular heart rate, dizziness, feeling cold, or feeling very weak or tired.