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
These side effects have been reported in up to 5% of people:
- Headache
- Body and back pain
- Dizziness
- Stuffy nose
- Feeling weak or having low energy
- Muscle cramps
- Feeling nervous, anxious, or irritable
Less Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Trouble sleeping
- Feeling depressed
- Blurry vision
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Belly pain
- Chest pain
- Indigestion
- Cough
- Throat pain
- Pink eye
- Weight loss
- Irregular heart beat
- Urinating more often
- Tingling sensation
- Dry mouth
Source: DailyMed
The following Indapamide 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:
More common
Agitation
black, tarry stools
cough or hoarseness
dark urine
dizziness
fever or chills
headache
irritability
light-colored stools
lower back or side pain
muscle cramps or spasms
painful or difficult urination
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
stuffy or runny nose
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellow eyes and skin
Less common
Blurred vision
body aches or pain
burning, dry, or itching eyes
change in consciousness
cold sweats
confusion
decreased urine output
discharge, excessive tearing
discouragement
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
dryness or soreness of the throat
excessive muscle tone
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling sad or empty
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
increased hunger, thirst, and urination
increased urge to urinate during the night
increased volume of pale, dilute urine
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
lack of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
lower back, side, or stomach pain
mood changes
muscle pain, cramps, tension, stiffness, or tightness
nervousness
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
redness, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid
sugar in the urine
sweating
swelling of the face, feet, lower legs, ankles, or hands
tender, swollen glands in the neck
tightness in the chest
trouble breathing
trouble concentrating
trouble in swallowing
trouble sleeping
voice changes
waking to urinate at night
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
Back pain
blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
red irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
redness or other discoloration of the skin
severe sunburn
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
hives or rash
inability to have or keep an erection
indigestion
lack or loss of strength
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
rapid weight gain
stomach discomfort or upset
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual weight gain or loss
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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