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 irritation
- Temporary burning, stinging, or tingling feeling on the skin
- Skin redness
- Dry skin
- Rash
- Itching
- Worsening psoriasis
Less Common Side Effects
- Application site pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Calcipotriene side effects have also been reported
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:
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Confusion
discouragement
feeling sad or empty
headache
incoherent speech
increased urination
irritability
lack of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
metallic taste
muscle weakness
stomach pain
thirst
tiredness
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
unusual tiredness
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
Burning, dryness, irritation, peeling, or redness of the skin
Less common
Pain at the application site
Rare
Darker color in the treated areas of the skin
pus in the hair follicles
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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