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:
More common
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Bloody eye
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blurred vision or any other change in vision
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eye redness, irritation, or pain
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redness of the eye
Rare
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Body aches or pain
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burning and stinging of the eye
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change in color vision
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chills
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cough
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diarrhea
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difficulty in breathing
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difficulty seeing at night
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difficulty swallowing
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dizziness
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dry eye
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ear congestion
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excessive tearing
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eyelid discomfort, swelling, or redness
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fast heartbeat
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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headache
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hives, itching, skin rash
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
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joint pain
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loss of appetite
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loss of voice
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nausea
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painful irritation of the clear front part of the eye
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
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runny or stuffy nose
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shivering
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sneezing
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sore throat
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sweating
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tightness in the chest
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trouble sleeping
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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
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Eye itching
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pain and discomfort at the instillation site
Less common
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Increase in brown color in the colored part of the eye
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redness of the white part of the eyes or the inside of the eyelids
Rare
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Back pain
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crusting in the corner of the eye
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difficulty in moving
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discoloration of the white part of the eye
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feeling of having something in the eye
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joint pain or swelling
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muscle pain, cramps, or stiffness
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: Aug. 01, 2024
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