What should I watch for?
Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Regular eye exams will be needed while you are being treated with this medicine.
Common and Rare Side Effects
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
Blindness
bloody eye
blurred vision or loss of vision
decreased vision or other changes in vision
disturbed color perception
dizziness
double vision
fainting
feeling of having something in the eye
halos around lights
headache
night blindness
overbright appearance of lights
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
red, sore eyes
redness of the white part of the eyes or inside of the eyelids
redness, swelling, or itching of the eyelid
seeing flashes or sparks of light
seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain appearing across a part of vision
sensitivity of the eye to light
tearing of the eyes
tunnel vision
watering of the eyes
Less common
Body aches or pain
chills
difficulty with breathing
fainting
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
general feeling of discomfort or illness
head congestion
hoarseness, loss of voice, or other voice changes
loss of consciousness
muscle aches and pains
pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
painful blisters on the trunk of the body
pale skin
severe, sudden headache
shivering
slow wound healing
slurred speech
sudden loss of coordination
sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
sudden, unexplained shortness of breath
sweating
tightness in the chest
trouble sleeping
unexplained weight loss
unusual 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
Back pain
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
difficulty with moving
muscle stiffness
swelling or redness in the joints
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.
