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Side Effects
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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common- Blurred vision
- Feeling of something in eye
- Itching of the eye
- Redness of eye and lining of eyelid
- Sensitivity of eyes to light
- Back, abdominal, or stomach pain
- Change in vision
- Coughing, shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing
- Discharge from eye
- Dizziness
- Eye or eyelid pain, swelling, discomfort, or irritation
- Increased blood pressure
- Increased frequency of urination or painful urination
- Itching of eyelid
- Seeing flashes or sparks of light
- Seeing floating spots before the eyes
- Swelling of lining of eyelid
- Tiny bumps on lining of eyelid
- Blood in urine
- Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Difficult or troubled breathing
- Fainting
- Lightheadedness or fainting
- Headache or weakness, severe and sudden
- Irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
- Mental depression
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pain, numbness, tingling, or burning feeling in hands or feet
- Shortness of breath
- Skin rash
- Slow or irregular heartbeat
- Sweating
- 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:
More common- Bitter, sour, or unusual taste
- Burning or stinging of the eye (when medicine is applied)
- Cold- or flu-like symptoms
- Crusting or scales on eyelid
- Dryness of eyes
- Headache
- Indigestion or upset stomach
- Sore throat
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Tearing of eye
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.
