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
- Rash (62%)
- Fever (39%)
- Itching (35%)
- Skin redness (32%)
- Swelling (28%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Changes in mouth or tongue color or thickness
- Changes in taste
- Changes in skin sensitivity
- General pain
- Joint pain
- Cataracts (blurry or cloudy vision, seeing faded colors)
Source: DailyMed
The following Kepivance 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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Rare
Skin rash (severe)
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
Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in taste
difficulty with moving
discoloration of the tongue
dizziness
flushing or redness of the skin
headache
increased sensitivity to pain
increased sensitivity to touch
itching skin
muscle pain or stiffness
nervousness
pain in the joints
pounding in the ears
rash (mild)
slow or fast heartbeat
swelling
thickening of the tongue
tingling in the hands and feet
unusually warm skin
Incidence not known
redness or swelling of the vagina
redness, swelling, or pain of the skin
scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
ulceration 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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