Mirvaso

Note: This document contains side effect information about brimonidine topical. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Mirvaso.

Common side effects of Mirvaso include: flushing. Other side effects include: burning sensation of skin and erythema of skin. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

Applies to brimonidine topical: topical application gel/jelly

Along with its needed effects, brimonidine topical (the active ingredient contained in Mirvaso) 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

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

Applies to brimonidine topical: topical gel

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

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

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

Postmarketing reports: Throat tightness

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

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Eyelid edema

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

Postmarketing reports: Dizziness

Common (1% to 10%): Flushing

Postmarketing reports: Bradycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension

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

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry mouth

Postmarketing reports: Lip swelling, tongue swelling

Postmarketing reports: Angioedema, hypersensitivity

Postmarketing reports: Application site pallor, excessive whitening at application site