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
- Dizziness
Less Common Side Effects
- Low blood pressure
- Fainting
Isosorbide Dinitrate serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Feeling like you are going to pass out, especially when standing
- Slowed or irregular heartbeat
- Blurred vision or changes in vision
- Confusion
Source: DailyMed
The following Isosorbide Dinitrate 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
Bluish-colored lips, fingernails, or palms
dark urine
difficulty with breathing
dizziness or lightheadedness
headache
pale skin
rapid heart rate
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
Arm, back, or jaw pain
blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
fast or irregular heartbeat
sweating
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Blurred or loss of vision
bulging soft spot on the head of an infant
change in consciousness
change in the ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
cold, clammy skin
convulsions
disturbed color perception
double vision
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
halos around lights
headache, severe and throbbing
increased sweating
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
night blindness
overbright appearance of lights
paralysis
sensation of spinning
slow heartbeat
tunnel vision
vomiting
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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