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 (50%)
- Dizziness (32%)
- Weakness or lack of energy (14%)
- Nausea (10%)
- Low blood pressure (8%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Sinus inflammation
- Feeling like pins and needles in hands or feet
- Vomiting
- Lazy eye
Bidil serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severely low blood pressure: lightheadedness, dizziness, feeling faint, tiredness, confusion
Source: DailyMed
The following Bidil side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Chest pain (angina)—pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest, neck, back, or arms
- Fast or irregular heartbeat
- Heart attack—pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
- Lupus-like syndrome—joint pain, swelling, or stiffness, butterfly-shaped rash on the face, rashes that get worse in the sun, fever, unusual weakness or fatigue
- Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
