Summary

Commonly reported side effects of acetohydroxamic acid include: hemolytic anemia, anemia, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and malaise. Other side effects include: reticulocytosis. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Applies to acetohydroxamic acid: oral tablet.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking acetohydroxamic acid: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;

• signs of a blood clot in your leg--pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs; or

• signs of a red blood cell disorder--pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness.

Common side effects may include:

• headache during the first 2 days of treatment;

• skin rash, warmth, tingling or redness (especially if you drink alcohol while taking acetohydroxamic acid);

• upset stomach, nausea, loss of appetite;

• depressed mood;

• anxiety, tremors, nervousness; or

• hair loss.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to acetohydroxamic acid: oral tablet.

Gastrointestinal

Very common (10% or more): Nausea (25%), vomiting (25), anorexia (25%)^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Very common (10% or more): Depression (20%), anxiety (20%), nervousness (20%), trembling (20%)^[Ref]

Hematologic

Very common (10% or more): Hemolytic anemia (15%)^[Ref]

Nervous system

Very common (10% or more): Headache (30%)

Frequency not reported: Trembling^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Macular skin rash, alopecia^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Deep vein thrombosis

Frequency not reported: Phlebitis, palpitations^[Ref]

Other

Very common (10% or more): Malaise (25%)^[Ref]