- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
Common known 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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More Common
- Skin itching, blistering, or redness at application site.Less Common
- Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, flaking of skin- bloody or black, tarry stools- burning feeling at site of application- constipation- difficult urination- hardening or thickening of skin under patch- itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, swelling of skin- pelvic pain- severe stomach pain- vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds.Rare
- Bladder pain- bloody or cloudy urine- blurred vision- difficult, burning, or painful urination- dizziness- frequent urge to urinate- headache- lower back or side pain- nervousness- pounding in the ears- slow or fast heartbeat.- testicular problemsSome 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:
Less Common
- Discouragement- feeling sad or empty- irritability- lack of appetite- loss of interest or pleasure- rash- tiredness- trouble concentrating- trouble sleeping.Rare
- Accelerated growth- blemishes on the skin- body pain- burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings- cold hands and feet- contamination of application site- decreased interest in sexual intercourse- fear- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings- inability to have or keep an erection- increased appetite- lightheadedness- loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance- loss of bladder control- mood or mental changes- pimples- sensation of spinning- thinking abnormalities- weakness.Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects





