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
- Trouble sleeping (10%)
- Muscle pain (10%)
- Dizziness (9%)
- Fatigue (8%)
- Nervousness (7%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Swelling
- Joint pain
- Nausea
- Bizarre dreams
- Shortness of breath
Pindolol 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
Source: DailyMed
The following Pindolol 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
Swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
Less common
Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
difficult or labored breathing
shortness of breath
tightness in chest
Rare
Decreased urine output
dilated neck veins
extreme fatigue
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
irregular breathing
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
troubled breathing
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Blurred vision
dizziness
headache
nervousness
pounding in the ears
slow heartbeat
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
Rash
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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