The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Headache (42%)
- Muscle pain (14%)
- Runny nose or sore throat (13%)
- Flushing (13%)
- Cold, bronchitis, and other respiratory infections (13%)
- Pain in hands and feet (11%)
- Nausea (11%)
- Back pain (10%)
- Upset stomach (10%)
- Stuffy nose (9%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Hearing loss
- Visual changes
- Migraine
- Seizures
- Memory problems
Adcirca serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Eye problems: poor eyesight, loss of vision in one or both eyes
- Hearing problems: sudden loss of hearing, ringing in the ears, dizziness
- Erection lasting for more than 4 hours
- Low blood pressure: dizziness or lightheadedness, nausea, lack of concentration, shallow and fast breathing, tiredness, unusual thirst, fainting
- Fluid build up in the lungs: tiredness during physical activity, dizziness, low energy, trouble breathing (especially when lying down), cough, bluish tint to the skin, chest pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Adcirca side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine 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 doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Arm, back, or jaw pain
blurred vision
chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or heaviness
chills
cold sweats
confusion
dizziness
fainting
faintness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fast or irregular heartbeat
headache
hearing loss
increased erection
nervousness
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pounding in the ears
slow or fast heartbeat
spontaneous penile erection
sweating
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Rare
Painful or prolonged erection of the penis
Incidence not known
Blindness
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
cracks in the skin
decrease or change in vision
difficulty with speaking
double vision
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
headache, severe and throbbing
hives or welts, itching, skin rash
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
inability to speak
joint or muscle pain
loss of heat from the body
numbness or tingling of the face, hands, or feet
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
red, swollen skin
redness of the skin
redness or soreness of the eyes
slow speech
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
stomach pain
sudden cardiac death
swelling of the feet or lower legs
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Bloody nose
body aches or pain
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
burning, dry, or itching eyes
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
congestion
difficulty with moving
difficulty with swallowing
dryness or soreness of the throat
excessive eye discharge
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling of warmth, redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
hoarseness
lack or loss of strength
loose stools
muscle aching, cramping, or stiffness
neck pain
pain in the arms or legs
pain or burning in the throat
redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
reduced sensitivity to touch
runny or stuffy nose
sensation of spinning
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stomach upset
swelling of the eyelids
swelling or puffiness of the eyes or face
swollen joints
tearing
tender, swollen glands in the neck
tenderness in the stomach area
trouble with sleeping
upper stomach pain
voice changes
watering of the eyes
Rare
Changes in color vision
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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