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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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Symptoms of allergic reactionRare- Cough
- Difficulty swallowing or tongue swelling
- Dizziness or fainting
- Hives or swelling of eyelids, face or lips
- Itching or skin rash
- Stuffy nose
- Chest tightness, shortness of breath, troubled breathing, or wheezing
- Blurred or double vision
- Confusion
- Dizziness, light-headedness or drowsiness
- Feeling hot, cold, or numb
- Muscle twitching or trembling
- Nausea or vomiting
- Ringing or buzzing in the ears
- Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
- Unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
Note: The above side effects are not likely to occur when usual amounts of this medicine are used properly. However, they may occur if the medicine is used too often, applied to broken or inflamed skin, applied to very large areas, or kept on the skin too long.
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- Rash, hives, swelling, or abnormal sensation at the site of application
- Blurred vision
- Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
- Disorientation
- Flushing
- Headache
- Hearing loss
- Increased sensitivity to pain
- Increased sensitivity to touch
- Lack or loss of strength
- Metallic taste
- Skin irritation
- Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- Taste alteration
- Tremor
- Visual disturbance
- Vomiting
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.
