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 (6%)
- Tiredness (5%)
- Dizziness when suddenly standing up (4%)
- Headache (3%)
- Cough (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
- Sleepiness
- "Spinning" sensation
Lotensin HCT serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Angioedema (severe swelling): swelling of the face, arms or legs, lips, tongue, or throat
- Severe allergic reaction: swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face, trouble breathing, rash
- 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
- Liver problems: yellowing of the skin or eyes, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, confusion
Source: DailyMed
The following Lotensin HCT 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:
Less common
Blurred vision
confusion
decreased urination
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
muscle cramps or pain
numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet
rapid breathing
seizures
sunken eyes
sweating
thirst
trembling
unusual tiredness or weakness
weakness and heaviness of the legs
wrinkled skin
Rare
Black, tarry stools
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings
chills
cough or hoarseness
darkened urine
dizziness or lightheadedness
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
headache
indigestion
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
pains in the stomach or side, possibly radiating to the back
persistent non-healing sore
pink growth
reddish patch or irritated area
sensation of spinning
shiny bump
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
trouble breathing
unusual bleeding or bruising
vomiting
white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
yellow eyes or 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:
Less common
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
excessive muscle tone
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
inability to have or keep an erection
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
muscle stiffness
muscle tension or tightness
sensation of spinning
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Rare
Blistering, peeling, loosening of the skin
hives or welts, itching, skin rash
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
joint or muscle pain
pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
redness of the skin
redness or other discoloration of the skin
red irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
severe sunburn
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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