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
Less Common Side Effects
- Abnormal heart rhythm
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
- Change in taste
- Feeling hot
Lexiscan serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Worsened heart problems: chest pain, racing heartbeat, dizziness, fainting
- Breathing problems: trouble breathing, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath
- Seizure
- Stroke: sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion; sudden trouble speaking or understanding speech
- Allergic reaction: throat tightness, rash, puffy or swollen face (especially around your eyes and mouth)
When do Lexiscan possible side effects begin and end?
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Shortness of breath
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Source: DailyMed
The following Lexiscan 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
- Heart attack—pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
- Increase in blood pressure
- Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
- Seizures
- Stroke—sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision
- Wheezing or trouble breathing
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
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