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Epinastine

Epinastine Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on October 18, 2024

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 feeling in the eye (up to 10%)
  • Eye redness (up to 10%)
  • Small bumps around the eye (up to 10%)
  • Itchy eye (up to 10%)
  • Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., common cold; 10%))

Less Common Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Runny nose
  • Cough
  • Sore throat

Source: DailyMed

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The following Epinastine 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 sensation in the eye

increase in blood flow to the whites of the eyes

redness, itching, pain, swelling, or other irritation of the eye

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

some side effects were similar to problem being treated

Body aches or pain

chills

cough

difficulty with breathing

ear congestion

fever

headache

loss of voice

nasal congestion

runny nose

sneezing

sore throat

unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

some side effects were similar to problem being treated

Congestion

hoarseness

increased cough

pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones

shortness of breath

stuffy nose

tender, swollen glands in the neck

tightness of the chest or wheezing

trouble with swallowing

troubled breathing

voice changes

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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Why trust our experts?

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
Allison Gourley, PharmD, is a kidney and pancreas transplant pharmacist at a teaching hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. When she’s not educating patients about their immunosuppressants, she's actively involved in transplant research.

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