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Vigamox Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 30, 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

  • Eye inflammation or redness (up to 6%)
  • Blurry vision (up to 6%)
  • Dry eye (up to 6%)
  • Eye irritation, pain, or itching (up to 6%)
  • Watery eye (up to 6%)

Less Common Side Effects

Vigamox serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Severe allergic reaction: hives; rash; trouble breathing; swelling in the face, tongue, or throat
When do Vigamox possible side effects begin and end?
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Eye redness
Eye irritation
Blurry vision
Severe Allergic Reactions
Seek immediate medical care if you experience this side effect.

Source: DailyMed

The following Vigamox 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:

Incidence not known

Fainting or loss of consciousness

fast or irregular breathing

itching or skin rash

swelling of the eyes or eyelids

tightness in the chest

trouble with breathing

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, dry, or itching eyes

change in vision

decreased vision

dry eye

excessive tearing

eye discharge

itching of the eye

pain in the eye

red, sore eyes

tearing

Less common

Body aches or pain

congestion

cough or hoarseness

decreased hearing

dryness or soreness of the throat

fever or chills

general body discomfort

lower back or side pain

painful or difficult urination

rubbing or pulling of the ears (in children)

runny nose

sore throat

tender, swollen glands in the neck

trouble with swallowing

voice changes

vomiting and diarrhea (in infants)

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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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.
Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.

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