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 (34%)
- Diarrhea (19%)
- Abnormal stools (15%)
- Heart palpitations (10%)
- Dizziness (10%)
- Sore throat (10%)
- Infection (10%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Swelling in your legs or feet
- Stuffy nose
- Indigestion
- Stomach pain
- Fast heartbeat
Cilostazol serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart problems: fast heartbeat, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure
- Serious allergic reactions: hives, swollen face or tongue, trouble breathing or wheezing, dizziness
Source: DailyMed
The following Cilostazol 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
Abnormal bleeding
bloody or black tarry stools
bruises or red spots on the skin
fainting
nausea, heartburn, or indigestion (severe or continuing)
nosebleeds
stiff neck
stomach pain, cramping, or burning (severe)
swelling of the tongue
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Incidence not known
Bleeding gums
bleeding tendency
blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
blurred vision
chills
clay-colored stools
confusion
cough or hoarseness
coughing up blood
dark urine
difficulty with breathing
drowsiness
fever with or without chills
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache, sudden and severe
inability to speak
itching of the eyes
itching of the skin
joint or muscle pain
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on the skin
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
seizures
skin rash
slurred speech
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach pain
swollen glands
temporary blindness
unpleasant breath odor
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
weakness of part of the body
yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
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:
More common
Back pain
dizziness
headache
increased cough
pain or stiffness in the muscles
pounding heartbeat
runny or stuffy nose
swelling of the arms or legs
Less common
Bone pain
burning feeling in the throat or chest
difficulty with swallowing
pain or stiffness in the joints
ringing or buzzing in the ears
swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs
Incidence not known
Bruising
feeling of warmth
redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
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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