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
- Burning
- Stinging
- Skin irritation
- Itching
Less Common Side Effects
- Dry skin
- Skin redness
- Thinning skin
- Loose skin (loss of skin elasticity)
- Acne-like bumps
- Stretch marks
- Lighter skin color
- Hair loss (when used on the scalp)
Source: DailyMed
The following Clobetasol 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:
More common
Burning or stinging at the application site
Less common
Burning sensation of the skin
flushing or redness of the skin
itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
skin irritation
skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (eg, between the fingers)
Rare
Thinning, weakness, or wasting away of the skin
Incidence not known
Backache
blindness
blurred vision
burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair
change in vision
facial hair growth in females
fractures
fruit-like breath odor
full or round face, neck, or trunk
headache
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
irritability
loss of sexual desire or ability
menstrual irregularities
muscle wasting
redness and scaling around the mouth
stomach pain
sugar in the urine
sweating
tearing
thinning of the hair
troubled breathing
unexplained weight loss
unusual tiredness or weakness
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:
Less common
Body aches or pain
changes in skin coloring
congestion
dryness of the throat
raised, dark red, wart-like spots on the skin, especially when used on the face
skin discomfort
stuffy or runny nose
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble swallowing
voice changes
Incidence not known
burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
lightening of normal skin color
lightening of treated areas of dark skin
reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
softening of the skin
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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