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
- Redness (up to 100%)
- Stinging or burning (up to 96%)
- Dryness, peeling, or crusting on the skin (64-87%)
- Skin color changes (22-73%)
- Swelling (up to 56%)
- Fluid-filled blisters (up to 41%)
- Itchy skin (14-25%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Damaged skin
- Welts
- Bleeding
- Scabbing
- Tingling sensation
Source: DailyMed
The following Levulan 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
persistent non-healing sore
pink growth
reddish patch or irritated area
scabbing
shiny bump
spots on your skin resembling a blister or pimple
stinging, burning, pain, redness, swelling, scaling, crusting, lightening or darkening of the skin, itching, cracking, crusting, or dryness of the skin at the application site
tenderness
white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
Less common
Bleeding during lesion preparation
blistering or irritation of the skin
flaking, pain, peeling, itching rash, breaking down of the skin
Incidence not known
Difficulty seeing at night
double vision
increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
loss of memory
problems with memory
red, sore eyes
seeing double
swelling of the eyelids
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, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles,” stinging, or tingling feelings
darkening or lightening of the treated skin
skin sore
small, red, raised, itchy bumps
swelling of the skin
Less common
headache
oozing
open sore on the skin
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
pus filled blister or pimple
raw skin
stuffy or runny nose
tenderness
tightness of the chest
troubled breathing
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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