Feeling sick (nausea), diarrhoea and tiredness are the most common general side effects.

These often become easier after the first few weeks. Very rarely, nausea and tiredness can be very serious. This is why you should tell your doctor of any problems.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for anti-nausea and diarrhoea medications when you first start therapy so you can use these if you need them.

If these medications aren’t effective, ask your clinic for stronger or more effective drugs.

If this still doesn’t help you may be able to change to a different treatment.

Further reading

Information about nausea from the i-Base guide to side effects and other complications.

Information about diarrhoea from the i-Base guide to side effects and other complications.

Information about tiredness from the i-Base guide to side effects and other complications.