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
- Crusting of the skin
- Stinging or burning feeling of the skin
- Itchiness
- Soreness on the skin
- Scarring
Less Common Side Effects
- Darkening of skin color
- Skin tenderness
- Open sores on skin
- Rash
- Swelling on the skin
- Blistering
Efudex serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Rare toxicity reaction: Stomach pains, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, fever, chills, skin rash, painful sores in the mouth.
Source: DailyMed
The following Efudex 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:
Redness and swelling of normal skin
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 feeling where medicine is applied
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
oozing
skin rash
soreness or tenderness of skin
Less common or rare
Darkening of skin
scaling
watery eyes
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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