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
- Flushing (6-10%)
- Swelling of the feet (7-8%)
- Headache (6-8%)
- Dizziness (4-7%)
- Weakness (4-6%)
- Chest pain (6%)
- Racing heart (3-4%)
- Fast heart rate (1-3%)
- Nausea (2%)
- Indigestion (1-2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Rash
- Muscle pain
- Other swelling
- Feeling of pins and needles
- Fainting
- Constipation
- Difficulty breathing
- Feeling unwell
- Nervousness
- Tremor
- Insomnia (trouble falling or staying asleep)
Nicardipine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart problems: chest pain, pressure in your chest, sweating, difficulty breathing, dizziness, tiredness, swelling in the hands and feet
Source: DailyMed
The following Nicardipine 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
Arm, back, or jaw pain
chest pain or discomfort
chest tightness or heaviness
fast or irregular heartbeat
palpitations
shortness of breath
sweating
swelling of the legs
Less common
Shakiness
swelling
Rare
Blurred vision
cold hands and feet
cold sweats
confusion
cough or hoarseness
difficulty swallowing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
extra heartbeat
fever or chills
increase in frequency of urination
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
skin rash
unusual tiredness or weakness
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Sleepiness
slurred speech
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
Feeling of warmth
headache
lack or loss of strength
redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
difficulty in moving
indigestion
joint pain
muscle aching or cramping
muscle pains or stiffness
rash
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
swollen joints
Rare
Changes in vision
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
difficult or labored breathing
discouragement
fear or nervousness
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling sad or empty
hearing loss
inability to have or keep an erection
increase in body movements
irritability
lack of appetite
loss of interest or pleasure
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
nervousness
pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
sensation of spinning
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
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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