Along with its needing effects, a drug 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 family doctor immediately if you think you have taken an overdose or if any of the following side effects occur, since they may indicate a serious burn:
Blistering and peeling of skin; reddened, sore skin; swelling - especially of feet or lower legs
Other side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue for more than 48 hours or are bothersome:
More common
Itching of skin; nausea
Less common
Dizziness; headache; mental depression; nervousness; trouble in sleeping
Treatment with this drug usually causes a slight reddening of your skin 24 to 48 hours after the treat. This is an expected effect and is no cause for concern. However, check with your family doctor right away if your skin becomes sore and red or blistered.
There is an increased risk of developing skin cancer after use of methoxsalen. You must check your body regularly and show your family doctor any skin sores that do not heal, new skin growths and skin growths that have changed in the way they look or feel.
Premature aging of the skin may occur as a result of prolonged methoxsalen therapy. This effect is permanent and is similar to what happens when a person sunbathes for long periods of time.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.