Cutivate

Cutivate Side Effects

Reviewed by Ally Tsai, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD

Last reviewed on August 3, 2023

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

In general, side effects aren't common. Please see Other Side Effects.

Less Common Side Effects

Itchy skin
Skin redness
Skin irritation
Hives
Rash
Dry skin
Burning sensation
Numbness of fingers
Lightheadedness
Excessive hair growth

Cutivate serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

Skin reactions or infection: redness, itching, rash, hives, swelling, tenderness
Withdrawal symptoms: long-term fatigue, muscle weakness, poor appetite, weight loss, belly pain

Source: DailyMed

The following Cutivate 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

Dry skin

Less common

Breakdown of the skin

burning or stinging skin

hives or welts

irritation and redness of the skin

itching

numbness of the fingers

raised, dark red, or wart-like spots on the skin, especially when used on the face

skin rash

Rare

Pain

red rash with watery, yellow-colored, or pus filled blisters

skin rash, encrusted, scaly, and oozing

swelling

tenderness

thick yellow to honey-colored crusts

warmth on the skin

Incidence not known

Abdominal or stomach pain

backache

black, tarry stools

bleeding gums

blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin

blood in the urine or stools

blurred vision

chest pain

cough or hoarseness

dry mouth

facial hair growth in females

fever or chills

flushed, dry skin

fractures

fruit-like breath odor

full or round face, neck, or trunk

increased hunger

increased thirst or urination

irritability

itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin

loss of sexual desire or ability

lower back or side pain

menstrual irregularities

muscle wasting

nausea

painful or difficult urination

pinpoint red spots on the skin

redness and scaling around the mouth

shortness of breath

sneezing

sore throat

sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth

sugar in the urine

sweating

swelling of the throat

swollen glands

thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (e.g. between the fingers)

tightness in the chest

troubled breathing

unexplained weight loss

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusual tiredness or weakness

vomiting

wheezing

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

change in hearing

common cold

diarrhea

difficulty with breathing

ear congestion

ear drainage

earache or pain in the ear

headache

loss of voice

nasal congestion