It is important that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments. This is to help make sure that the infection is cleared up completely.
If your symptoms become worse, check with your family doctor .
Although rare, Benznidazole can lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing your risk of getting an infection. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting .
Drinking alcoholic beverages while taking this drug may cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing or redness of the face. Other alcohol-containing preparations - for example, elixirs, cough syrups and tonics may also cause problems. Therefore, do not drink alcoholic beverages or take other alcohol-containing preparations while you are taking benznidazole .