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.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
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Burning, redness, stinging, or other eye irritation
Rare
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Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
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blurred vision
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chest tightness
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cough
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decreased vision
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discharge from the eye
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fever
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headache
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hives or welts
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itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
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pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
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painful irritation of the clear front part of the eye
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skin rash
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stuffy or runny nose
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swelling of the face
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swelling or puffiness of the eyes
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trouble breathing
Incidence not known
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Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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chills
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diarrhea
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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fast heartbeat
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joint or muscle pain
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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red irritated eyes
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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:
Rare
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Change in taste
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dry eyes
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loss of taste
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.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024
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