Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Also, ganciclovir has been found to cause cancerous tumors in animals. Discuss these possible effects with your doctor.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common—Usually occur within the first 2 months after the surgery

  1. Decrease in vision (severe)
  2. seeing flashes or sparks of light
  3. seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision

Less common—Usually occur within the first 2 months after the surgery

  1. Blurred vision or other change in vision
  2. decreased vision or other change in vision
  3. eye pain or tearing
  4. red or bloodshot eye
  5. sensitivity of eye to light

Rare—Usually occur within the first 2 months after the surgery

  1. Eye irritation
  2. swelling of the membrane covering the white part of the eye

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

  1. Decrease in vision lasting approximately 2 to 4 weeks

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.