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Pindolol

Pindolol Side Effects

Allison Gourley, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Allison Gourley, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 6, 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

  • 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

chest pain

difficult or labored breathing

shortness of breath

tightness in chest

wheezing

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

weight gain

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:

More common

Joint pain

muscle pain

sleeplessness

trouble sleeping

unable to sleep

unusual tiredness or weakness

Less common

Itching skin

muscle cramps

nausea

stomach soreness or discomfort

unusual dreams

weakness

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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