Albenza
(albendazole)
Treats infections caused by worms and parasites.
Our bottom line
Albenza (albendazole) is effective for treating tapeworm infections, but may cause serious liver, blood, and eye problems.
- Price before coupon$464.35
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- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Very effective drug to treat infections caused by worms and other parasites.
- Oral chewable tablets are available for children or people with swallowing difficulties.
What to expect from Albenza, on one page
Downsides
- A negative pregnancy test may be required prior to taking Albenza (albendazole).
- This drug may cause harm to an unborn baby.
- You may have more chance of getting an infection. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu.
- You may bleed easily while taking Albenza (albendazole).
- Using this medicine may increase your risk of side effects involving the eye when used to treat tapeworm infection in the brain.
What to expect from Albenza, on one page
Albenza (albendazole) is an antiparasitic that kills worms and other parasites.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Tapeworms
- Tapeworms in the brain
- Parasitic infections
Dosage forms
- Pill
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What to expect when you take Albenza (albendazole) for Tapeworm infection
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Elevated liver tests
- Dizziness
- Reversible hair loss
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Albenza (albendazole)
- Elevated liver tests16%16%
- Abdominal pain6%6%
- Nausea4%4%
- Vomiting4%4%
- Reversible hair loss2%2%
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Manufacturers don’t say how common these side effects are when taking Albenza for tapeworm infection
- Neck stiffness, photosensitivity, headache
- Increased brain pressure
Risks and Warnings for Albenza (albendazole)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Albenza (albendazole) may stop your bone marrow from making some of the cells that your body needs. This may increase your chance of getting an infection, bleeding problems, or anemia. Tell your doctor right away about any fever, sore throat, signs of infection, bleeding, shortness of breath, or feeling tired.
Common concerns from people taking Albenza (albendazole)
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