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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Blurred vision or other change in vision
Less common
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Decrease in vision, may be severe
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dizziness
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dull nervousness
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eye pain
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fainting
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fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
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itching, redness, or other irritation of eye
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pale skin
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pounding in the ears
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troubled breathing on exertion
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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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:
More common
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Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, infection, itching, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, and/or warmth at the injection site
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headache
Less common
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Back pain (during infusion of verteporfin)
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chills
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cloudy urine
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constipation
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cough
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decreased hearing
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decreased sensitivity to touch
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diarrhea
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difficult or painful urination
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difficulty in moving
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double vision
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dry eyes
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feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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fever
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general feeling of discomfort or illness
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hoarseness
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increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
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joint pain
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light headedness
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loss of appetite
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loss of strength or energy
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muscle pain or stiffness
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nausea
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pain, swelling, or redness in joints
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pelvic discomfort
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redness or other discoloration of skin
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runny nose
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severe sunburn
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shivering
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skin rash
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sore throat
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sweating
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tearing
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tender, swollen glands in neck
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throat congestion
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trouble in sleeping
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trouble in swallowing
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trouble sleeping
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varicose veins
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voice changes
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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.
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024
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