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
- Upper respiratory tract infection (i.e., common cold; 6%)
- Dizziness (6%)
- Back pain (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Trouble sleeping
- Rash
- Stomach upset
Hyzaar 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
- Serious kidney problems: urinating less often than usual, swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands, unexplained weight gain
- High blood potassium levels: nausea, muscle weakness, abnormal heartbeat
- Severe allergic reaction: swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face, trouble breathing, rash
Source: Daily
The following Hyzaar 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
Black, tarry stools
blood in the urine or stools
cough or hoarseness accompanied by chills or fever, lower back or side pain, or painful or difficult urination
fainting
pinpoint red spots on the skin
pounding heartbeat
severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting
skin rash
swelling of the feet or lower legs
unusual bleeding or bruising
Incidence not known
Bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
blurred vision
chest pain or tightness
chills
coma
confusion
dark-colored urine
decreased frequency of urine
decreased urine output
difficulty swallowing
dizziness
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
increased thirst
irritability
joint or muscle pain
large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle cramps, pain, spasms, stiffness, or twitching
nausea or vomiting
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
painful knees and ankles
persistent non-healing sore
pink growth
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
raised red swellings on the skin, the buttocks, legs, or ankles
red, irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
reddish patch or irritated area
redness or other discoloration of the skin
restlessness
seizures
severe sunburn
shiny bump
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
swelling of the face, ankles, or hands
trouble breathing
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
unusual tiredness or weakness
weak or irregular heartbeat
white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
yellow eyes and 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:
Rare
Incidence not known
Acid or sour stomach
belching
change or loss of taste
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
general feeling of discomfort or illness
inability to have or keep an erection
indigestion
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
trouble sleeping
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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