Dapsone Gel Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Peeling Of Skin
  • Dry Skin
  • Itching
  • Oily Skin
  • Skin Redness

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Fever
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Skin Irritation

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Tonic-Clonic Seizure
  • Depression
  • Destruction Of Red Blood Cells
  • Excessive Vomiting
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Methemoglobinemia, A Type Of Blood Disorder
  • Pancreatitis
  • Suicidal Behavior
  • Throat Irritation

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Cough
  • Head Pain
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention
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