Side Effects

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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.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Darkening of the skin
  2. diarrhea
  3. faintness, especially after missing meals
  4. irritability
  5. itching or redness at the application site (severe)
  6. loss of appetite
  7. nausea
  8. raised, dark red, wart-like spots on skin, especially when used on the face
  9. reddish purple lines on arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
  10. unusual tiredness or weakness
  11. vomiting

Rare

  1. Dryness, discoloration, pain, or swelling at the application site
  2. skin rash, hives, itching, or redness

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. Burning or stinging at the application site

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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