Methylene Blue Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Sensation Of Feeling Warm
  • Abnormal Color Of Urine
  • Dizziness
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Pain In The Arms Or Legs
  • Skin Discoloration
  • Taste Impairment

INFREQUENT side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Sensation Of Feeling Cold
  • A Severe Lightheaded Feeling Called Near-Fainting
  • An Oral Tingling Sensation
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Backache
  • Chest Discomfort
  • Chills
  • Confusion
  • Contact Dermatitis, A Type Of Skin Rash That Occurs From Contact With An Offending Substance
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Fainting
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Injection Site Pain
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Loss Of Skin Color
  • Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Blurred Vision
  • Bruising Under The Skin
  • Muscle Pain
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
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