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
- Feeling tired or weak
- Low blood pressure (causing dizziness)
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Temporary hearing loss
- Blurry vision
- Stomach discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Low appetite
- Trouble swallowing
- Skin rash
Less Common Side Effects
- High uric acid levels
- Changes in blood sugar levels
Ethacrynic Acid serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Abnormal electrolyte levels: weakness, muscle pain or cramps, dizziness, fast heartbeat, vomiting
- Severely low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, confusion, blurry vision, fainting
- Severe, watery diarrhea
Source: DailyMed
The following Ethacrynic Acid 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:
Rare
Bleeding gums
clay-colored stools
darkened urine
indigestion
large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
loss of appetite
painful knees and ankles
pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pinpoint red spots on skin
raised red swellings on the skin, the buttocks, legs, or ankles
skin rash
unpleasant breath odor
vomiting of blood
yellow eyes or skin
Incidence not determined
black, tarry stools
blood in urine
blurred vision
cold sweats
coma
confusion
convulsions (seizures)
cool, pale skin
cough or hoarseness
dizziness
fast heartbeat
fever with or without chills
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
headache
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
lower back, side, or stomach pain
nervousness
nightmares
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
shakiness
shortness of breath
slurred speech
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
sweating
swelling of the feet or lower legs
troubled breathing
unexplained weight loss
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
watery and severe diarrhea
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Confusion
decreased urination
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
increase in heart rate
irregular heartbeat
muscle cramps or pain
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
rapid breathing
sunken eyes
thirst
trembling
weakness and heaviness of the legs
wrinkled 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:
Incidence not determined
Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
difficulty swallowing
fear
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling of fullness in the ears
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hearing loss
mild diarrhea
sensation of spinning
stomach soreness or discomfort
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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