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Nadolol Side Effects

Divya Bhaskar, PharmD CandidateConnie Zheng, PharmD
Reviewed by Divya Bhaskar, PharmD Candidate, Connie Zheng, PharmD, Daisy Chau, PharmD
Last reviewed on February 27, 2023

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

  • Very slow heart beat (2%)
  • Dizziness (2%)
  • Extreme tiredness (2%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Feeling very sleepy
  • Stomach problems, such as nausea or indigestion

Nadolol serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Heart failure: trouble breathing, fast weight gain, feeling very tired, chest pain, swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
  • Bronchospasm: tightness in the chest, trouble catching your breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, cough, dizziness, extreme tiredness
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Source: DailyMed

The following Nadolol 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

chest pain or discomfort

confusion

dilated neck veins

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly

extreme fatigue

irregular breathing

lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

paleness or cold feeling in fingertips and toes

shortness of breath

slow or irregular heartbeat

sweating

swelling of face, fingers, feet, or lower legs

tingling or pain in fingers or toes when exposed to cold

unusual tiredness or weakness

weight gain

wheezing

Rare

Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings

changes in behavior

cough

difficulty breathing

noisy breathing

slurred speech

tightness in chest

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

Bloated

continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears

decreased interest in sexual intercourse

diarrhea

difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)

drowsiness

dry mouth, eyes, or skin

excess air or gas in stomach or intestines

full feeling

gas in stomach

hair loss, thinning of hair

headache

hearing loss

heartburn

inability to have or keep an erection

itching skin

loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

loss of appetite

nausea

passing gas

rash

relaxed and calm

sleepiness

stomach pain

stomach soreness or discomfort

stuffy nose

vomiting

weight 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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Divya Bhaskar, PharmD, formerly volunteered for UCSF’s Project Pediatrics and Science & Health education partnership. The program focuses on teaching age-appropriate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to kids.
Connie Zheng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx and a licensed pharmacist in California. She has over 6 years of experience working in independent pharmacies.

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