Dapsone (Topical Route)

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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:

• Attempts at killing oneself
• Bloating
• Body aches or pain
• Chills
• Congestion
• Constipation
• Cough
• Darkened urine
• Dryness or soreness of throat
• Fast heartbeat
• Fever
• Hoarseness
• Indigestion
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
• Runny nose
• Stomach pain
• Tender, swollen glands in neck
• Tonic and clonic muscle movements
• Trouble swallowing
• Voice changes
• Vomiting, severe

• Discouragement
• Feeling sad or empty
• Feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
• Feeling that others can hear your thoughts
• Feeling, seeing, or hearing things that are not there
• Irritability
• Loss of interest or pleasure
• Severe mood or mental changes
• Tiredness
• Trouble concentrating
• Unusual behavior

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:

• Dryness
• Flushing, redness of skin
• Oiliness/peeling
• Unusually warm skin

• Burning
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty breathing
• Ear congestion
• Headache
• Itching skin
• General feeling of discomfort or illness
• Headache
• Joint pain
• Joint sprain
• Muscle aches and pains
• Pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
• Shivering
• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Stuffy nose
• Sweating
• Tightness of chest or wheezing
• Trouble sleeping
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Facial swelling

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.

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