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
- Tiredness (up to 20%)
- Dizziness (up to 16%)
- Low heart rate (up to 13%)
- Headache (up to 12%)
- Trouble breathing (up to 10%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- General weakness
Sotalol serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Abnormal heart rhythm: chest pounding, irregular heart beat, chest pain, trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
- Dangerously low heart rate or blood pressure: dizzy or lightheaded, faint, chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, pale skin
- Heart failure: unexplained weight gain, fluid buildup in legs or feet, trouble catching your breath
- Bronchospasm: trouble breathing, tightness in the chest, wheezing, cough, tiredness, dizziness
- Severe allergic reaction: swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face, trouble breathing, rash
Source: DailyMed
The following Sotalol 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
Blurred vision
chest pain or discomfort
confusion
difficult or labored breathing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fast, slow, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Abdominal or stomach pain or swelling
body aches or pain
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
cough or hoarseness
decreased alertness
difficulty with speaking
dilated neck veins
double vision
extreme fatigue
feeling of warmth or heat
fever or chills
flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
headache
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
inability to speak
irregular breathing
joint pain or swelling
loss of voice
lower back or side pain
nervousness
noisy breathing
painful, burning, or difficult urination
pounding in the ears
slow speech
Rare
Fast breathing
pinpoint red spots on the skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
cold sweats
cool, pale skin
increased hunger
nightmares
seizures
shakiness
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
Acid or sour stomach
difficulty with sleeping
heartburn or indigestion
pain in the arms or legs
Less common
Changes in vision
decreased sexual performance or desire
loss of appetite
mood changes
night blindness
passing gas
skin rash
weight changes
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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