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 (6%)
- Dizziness (4%)
- Nausea (2%)
- High blood pressure (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Chest pain
- Tiredness
- Blurred vision
Droxidopa serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Serious allergic reactions: hives; swelling of your lips, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing
- Severely high blood pressure when lying down: changes in heartbeat, pounding in the ears, headache, blurred vision
- Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS): high fever, confusion, rigid muscles
Source: DailyMed
The following Droxidopa 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
- High fever, stiff muscles, increased sweating, fast or irregular heartbeat, and confusion, which may be signs of neuroleptic malignant syndrome
- Increase in blood pressure
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea
