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 (8%)
- Swelling of legs or arms (7%)
- Headache (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Nausea
- Tiredness
- Muscle spasms
- Back pain
- Cold-like symptoms
Exforge HCT serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dangerously low blood pressure: dizziness, lightheadedness, pale skin, feeling faint or fainting
- Heart attack: cold and clammy skin; sweating; dizziness; tightness or pain in the chest, neck, arms, or back
- Kidney problems: feeling confused; feeling very tired; having trouble thinking clearly; nausea; vomiting; urinating less than usual; swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands
- Abnormal electrolyte levels: nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, tingling sensation, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, low energy, fluttering heartbeat
- Liver problems: yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
- Vision problems: vision changes, eye pain
- Severe allergic reaction: trouble breathing, swelling in the lips, tongue, or face
Source: DailyMed
The following Exforge HCT 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
- Dehydration—increased thirst, dry mouth, feeling faint or lightheaded, headache, dark yellow or brown urine
- Gout flare—severe pain, redness, warmth, or swelling in joints, such as the big toe
- Heart attack—pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
- High potassium level—muscle weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat
- Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
- Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
- Low potassium level—muscle pain or cramps, unusual weakness or fatigue, fast or irregular heartbeat, constipation
- Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss
- Worsening chest pain (angina)—pain, pressure, or tightness in the chest, neck, back, or arms
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Change in sex drive or performance
- Dizziness
- Facial flushing, redness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
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