What side effects may I notice from receiving Imipenem, Cilastatin?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-breathing problems
-changes in blood pressure
-change in hearing
-confusion
-dark urine
-dizziness
-fast, irregular heartbeat
-fever
-general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms
-light-colored stools
-loss of appetite, nausea
-muscle stiffness or twitch
-pain at site where injected
-redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-right upper belly pain
-seizures
-trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
-unusually weak or tired
-vomiting
-yellowing of eyes or skin

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-diarrhea
-headache
-stomach upset or pain
-too much saliva in the mouth

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Imipenem, Cilastatin. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.