Maxidex Side Effects

Although there is only vague information available about the side effects of Maxidex, some of the possible reactions to this medicine include temporary eye symptoms, such as burning, stinging, or redness. In most cases, reactions are minor and easy to treat. However, contact your healthcare provider if you have more serious problems, such as hives, vision problems, or severe eye pain.

An Introduction to Maxidex Side Effects

Just like any medicine, Maxidex® (dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) can cause side effects. However, not everyone who uses the medication will have problems. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Maxidex. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list with you.)
 

Common Side Effects of Maxidex

For many medications, the prescribing information carefully explains the exact percentage of side effects that were reported in clinical trials. However, the prescribing information for almost all older medications, including Maxidex, includes only vague information on possible side effects, with no estimates of how often the reactions occur. Therefore, it can be difficult to know exactly how common the side effects of such medications may be.
 
Some of the possible Maxidex side effects may include temporary eye symptoms, such as:
 
  • Burning
  • Stinging
  • Redness
  • Blurred vision.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
 
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