About 20% of patients who use Dovonex report that it causes skin irritation, burning, and/or stinging4. A smaller number of patients report side effects of dry skin, skin peeling, stinging, tingling, skin rash, or worsening of psoriasis symptoms.
Side Effects: Drinking large amounts of cranberry juice can cause gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhea. Drinking large amounts of water in a short time can lead to a potentially fatal condition known as hyponatremia, which is an imbalance of electrolytes in your body.
At the top of the UTI âmyth listâ is the widely held belief that drinking cranberry juice or taking cranberry supplements can prevent and treat UTIs. Overall, clinical studies on the efficacy of cranberry juices and extracts for the prevention of UTIs are conflicting. In a 2013 meta-analysis, cranberry juice and tablets reduced the occurrence of UTIs compared to placebo in women with recurrent UTIs.