What Is Dapsone?

Possible Side Effects

This medication seems to have several possible side effects. Some of the side effects may be serious ones. The most common possible side effects may include appetite loss, blurry vision, vomiting, nausea, and dizziness. Patients may deal with sleeping problems, ringing in the ears, headaches, and spinning sensations sometimes too. If these symptoms persist or get worse, patients may wish to let their doctor know right away. This medication's less common side effects appear to include rapid breathing, a fast heart rate, chest pain, and problems urinating. Patients may experience blue lips or skin as well. Muscle weakness, mood changes, and mental state changes also seem to be possible side effects.

Rare side effects may include liver disease and low blood counts. Patients should consider watching for pale skin, dark urine, jaundice, and pain in their abdomen as possible signs of these. If these signs develop, patients may need urgent medical attention. This care may also be vital for signs of an infection. Infection signs seem to include chills, fever, and a sore throat.

Learn about the precautions to consider taking with this medication next.