Along with their needing effects, medication like foscarnet can sometimes cause serious side effects such as kidney problems; these are described below. Foscarnet may also decrease the amount of calcium in your blood, causing you to have a tingling sensation around your mouth and pain or numbness in your hands and feet. If this occurs, especially while you are receiving the drug, notify your health care professional immediately.
Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Increased or decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine; increased thirst
Less common
Convulsions - seizures; fever, chills, and sore throat; muscle twitching; pain at place of injection; pain or numbness in hands or feet; tingling sensation around mouth; tremor; unusual tiredness and weakness
Rare
Sores or ulcers on the mouth or throat, penis, or vulva
Other side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Abdominal or stomach pain; anxious feeling; confusion; dizziness; headache; loss of appetite; nausea and vomiting; unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other effects, check with your family doctor.