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 (4%)
- Flushing (3%)
- Burning sensation (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Skin warmth
- Acne
- Skin pain
- Blurry vision
- Stuffy nose
- Tingling sensation
- Skin irritation
Mirvaso serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Worsening heart problems: low heart rate, dizziness, feeling faint
- Serious allergic reaction: rash, trouble breathing, swelling of the mouth and throat, hives
Source: DailyMed
The following Mirvaso 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
Blurred or loss of vision
burning, dry, or itching eyes
discharge or excessive tearing
disturbed color perception
double vision
halos around lights
headache
itching of the eye
night blindness
overbright appearance of lights
redness of the eye or inner lining of the eyelid
swelling of the eyelid
tearing of the eye
tunnel vision
Less common
Ache or pain in the eye
blindness
bloody eye
blurred vision or other change in vision
change in color vision
confusion
decreased vision
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty seeing at night
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drainage from the eye
fainting
fast heartbeat
feeling of something in the eye
gradual blurring or loss of vision
increased blood pressure
increased sensitivity of the eye to light
mental depression
oozing in the eye
redness, swelling, or itching of the eye or eyelid
runny or stuffy nose
seeing flashes or sparks of light
seeing floating dark spots or material before eyes
seeing floating spots before the eyes or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
skin rash
sweating
swelling of the eye
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
watery eyes
Incidence not known
Bluish lips or skin
chest pain or discomfort
confusion
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth or heat
flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
low body temperature
muscle aches or weakness
shivering
slow or irregular heartbeat
weak or feeble pulse
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, stinging, or tearing of the eye
drowsiness or tiredness
dryness of the mouth
Less common
bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
belching
body aches or pain
change in taste
chills
congestion
cough producing mucus
crusting on the eyelid or on the corner of the eye
difficulty breathing
discoloration of the white part of the eye
dryness of the eye
dryness or soreness of the throat
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hoarseness
indigestion
joint pain
lack or loss of strength
large amounts of cholesterol in the blood
lid disorder
loss of appetite
muscle aches and pains
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
paleness of the eye or inner lining of the eyelid
passing of gas
pounding heartbeat
rash
shivering
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stomach discomfort, fullness, upset, or pain
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble with sleeping
trouble with swallowing
troubled breathing
unable to sleep
voice changes
Incidence not known
Constricted, pinpoint, or small pupils (black part of the eye)
redness of the skin
sensitivity to light
throbbing pain
unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
unusual weak feeling
unusually warm 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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