Note: This document contains side effect information about olopatadine nasal. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Patanase.
Summary
Common side effects of Patanase include: epistaxis. Other side effects include: nasal mucosa ulcer. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to olopatadine nasal: nasal spray.
Serious side effects of Patanase
Along with its needed effects, olopatadine nasal (the active ingredient contained in Patanase) 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 olopatadine nasal:
Less common
- Bladder pain
- bloody nose
- bloody or cloudy urine
- difficult, burning, or painful urination
- frequent urge to urinate
- lower back or side pain
- sore throat
Rare
- Chills
- cough
- diarrhea
- fever
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- headache
- joint pain
- loss of appetite
- muscle aches and pains
- nausea
- runny nose
- shivering
- sweating
- trouble sleeping
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
Incidence not known
- Difficulty with breathing or swallowing
- dizziness
- fast heartbeat
- shortness of breath
- skin itching, rash, or redness
- swelling of the face, throat, or tongue
- unpleasant breath odor
- vomiting of blood
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking olopatadine nasal:
Symptoms of overdose
- Anxiety
- deep or fast breathing with dizziness
- dry mouth
- irregular heartbeats
- irritability
- nervousness
- numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
- restlessness
- shaking
- sleepiness
Other side effects of Patanase
Some side effects of olopatadine nasal 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
- Bitter taste
Rare
- Throat irritation
Incidence not known
- Thirst
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to olopatadine nasal: nasal spray.
General
The most frequently reported side effects were bitter taste, headache, epistaxis, pharyngolaryngeal pain, postnasal drip, cough, urinary tract infection, pyrexia, and rash.[Ref]
Respiratory
Very common (10% or more): Epistaxis (up to 25%), nasal ulceration (up to 10%)
Common (1% to 10%): Pharyngolaryngeal pain, postnasal drip, cough, upper respiratory tract infection
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nasopharyngitis, throat irritation
Postmarketing reports: Nasal discomfort, oropharyngeal pain[Ref]
Nervous system
Very common (10% or more): Taste bitter (up to 12.8%)
Common (1% to 10%): Headache
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Somnolence
Frequency not reported: Hyposmia, anosmia
Postmarketing reports: Dizziness, dysgeusia[Ref]
Dermatologic
Common (1% to 10%): Rash[Ref]
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Urinary tract infection[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Pyrexia
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Creatine phosphokinase elevated, fatigue, influenza[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry mouth[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Depression/depression worsened[Ref]
