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.
Cautions About Cranberry Juice. Cranberry juice is often diluted with sugar and water, to lower the cost of producing it and sweeten the taste. Adding too much sugar to your diet can lead to weight gain and insulin resistance. Cranberry juice has also been speculated to cause kidney stones, as it contains oxalate.