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Dipyridamole Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on May 9, 2025

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

  • Dizziness (14%)
  • Stomach discomfort (6%)
  • Headache (2%)
  • Rash (2%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Indigestion
  • Flushing
  • Itching
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or joint pain
  • Low blood pressure

Note: Side effects were reported by people taking [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] with warfarin (Coumadin).

Dipyridamole serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Liver problems: swelling of your stomach, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, confusion

Source: DailyMed

The following Dipyridamole 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 as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Chest pain

gallstones

tightness or swelling of neck

yellow eyes or skin

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

Abdominal or stomach cramps

diarrhea

dizziness or lightheadedness

Less common

Flushing

headache

nausea or vomiting

weakness

Rare

General discomfort and/or unusual tiredness or weakness

hair loss

joint pain or swelling

muscle pain

runny nose

sneezing

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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Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, started his full-time career as a clinical pharmacist at UCLA Health in the general medicine, general cardiology, and ICU units after completing residency in 2016. He also was the preceptor for the general medicine rotation from 2017 to 2021, which was a required rotation for all pharmacy residents.
Cydnee Ng, PharmD
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Cydnee Ng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx, where she lends her expertise to providing reader-friendly, accessible content about medications. She holds her pharmacist license in California.

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