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Amzeeq

Amzeeq Side Effects

Ally Tsai, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Ally Tsai, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on January 16, 2025

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Skin redness (up to 14%)
  • Darkening of skin around application site (up to 12%)
  • Dry skin (up to 7%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Itchy skin
  • Skin peeling

Source: DailyMed

The following Amzeeq side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

  • Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
  • Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

  • Change in skin color
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Mild skin irritation, redness, or dryness
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