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Home > Drugs > Topical anti-rosacea agents > Brimonidine topical > Brimonidine topical Side Effects
Topical anti-rosacea agents

Brimonidine topical Side Effects

Summary

Commonly reported side effects of brimonidine topical include: flushing. Other side effects include: burning sensation of skin and erythema of skin. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Applies to brimonidine topical: topical application gel/jelly.

Serious side effects of Brimonidine topical

Along with its needed effects, brimonidine topical 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 while taking brimonidine topical:

More common

  • Flushing or redness of the skin
  • unusually warm skin

Less common

  • Blemishes on the skin
  • blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
  • itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
  • pimples

Other side effects of Brimonidine topical

Some side effects of brimonidine topical 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

  • Blurred vision
  • burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
  • fever
  • headache
  • muscle aches
  • sore throat
  • stuffy or runny nose
  • unusual tiredness or weakness

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to brimonidine topical: topical gel.

General

The most commonly reported adverse reactions are headache, erythema, pruritus, flushing and skin burning sensation.[Ref]

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Acne, allergic contact dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dermatitis, erythema, pruritus, rosacea, skin burning sensation, skin irritation, skin pain, warm skin

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry skin, skin discomfort, papular rash

Postmarketing reports: Aggravated erythema, face swelling, pallor, urticaria[Ref]

Respiratory

Common (1% to 10%): Nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis, upper respiratory track infection

Postmarketing reports: Throat tightness[Ref]

Ocular

Common (1% to 10%): Blurred vision, increased intraocular pressure

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Eyelid edema[Ref]

Nervous system

Common (1% to 10%): Headache, paresthesia

Postmarketing reports: Dizziness[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Common (1% to 10%): Flushing

Postmarketing reports: Bradycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension[Ref]

Other

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Feeling hot, peripheral coldness[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry mouth

Postmarketing reports: Lip swelling, tongue swelling[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Angioedema, hypersensitivity[Ref]

Local

Postmarketing reports: Application site pallor, excessive whitening at application site[Ref]

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