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Mydriacyl

Mydriacyl Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPMichelle Nguyen, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Michelle Nguyen, PharmD
Last reviewed on January 11, 2022

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

  • Blurry vision
  • Stinging
  • Light sensitivity

Less Common Side Effects

  • High pressure in the eye
  • Dry mouth
  • Fast heart rate
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Muscle stiffness

Mydriacyl serious side effects

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

  • Brain and nervous system disturbances: hallucinations (seeing things that aren't real), confusion, abnormal behavior

Source: DailyMed

The following Mydriacyl 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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the body

Clumsiness or unsteadiness

confusion

fast heartbeat

flushing or redness of face

hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there)

increased thirst or dryness of mouth

skin rash

slurred speech

swollen stomach in infants

unusual behavior, especially in children

unusual drowsiness, tiredness, or weakness

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

Blurred vision

headache

sensitivity of eyes to light

stinging of the eye when the medicine is applied

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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