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%)
- Headache (6%)
- Constipation (5%)
- Nausea (4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Palpitations (racing heart)
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Blurry vision
- Fluid buildup and swelling in the arms or legs
Ranolazine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Abnormal heart rhythm: irregular heart beat, dizziness, chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting
- Serious kidney problems: urinating more often, blood or foam in your urine, tiredness, dry or itchy skin, muscle cramps, swollen feet or ankles, poor appetite
Source: DailyMed
The following Ranolazine 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
Dizziness
Less common
Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
continuous ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
difficult or labored breathing
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
hearing loss
lightheadedness
rapid weight gain
sensation of spinning
tightness in the chest
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual weight gain or loss
Rare
Abnormal or decreased touch sensation
agitation
blood in the urine
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
chest pain or discomfort
chills
cold sweats
coma
confusion
decreased urine output
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fainting
headache
hostility
irritability
lethargy
muscle twitching
seizures
shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
slow or irregular heartbeat
stupor
sweating
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
unusual tiredness or weakness
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
Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
Rare
Lack or loss of strength
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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