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Rimso 50

Rimso-50 Side Effects

Kristianne Hannemann, PharmDDaisy Chau, PharmD
Reviewed by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, Daisy Chau, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 27, 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

  • Garlic-like taste
  • Odor on breath or skin
  • Discomfort

Less Common Side Effects

  • Temporary bladder inflammation

Rimso-50 serious side effects

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

  • Serious allergic reaction: trouble breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, rash

Source: DailyMed

The following Rimso-50 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:

Nasal congestion

shortness of breath or troubled breathing

skin rash, hives, or itching

swelling of face

Some patients may have some discomfort during the time this medicine is being put into the bladder. However, the discomfort usually becomes less each time the medicine is used.

Dimethyl sulfoxide may cause you to have a garlic-like taste within a few minutes after the medicine is put into the bladder. This effect may last for several hours. It may also cause your breath and skin to have a garlic-like odor, which may last up to 72 hours.

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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