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
- Swelling (5%)
- Dizziness (3%)
- Back pain (2%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Low blood pressure
- Fainting
Telmisartan/Amlodipine serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart problems: cold and clammy skin, sweating, dizziness, tightness and pain in the chest, neck, arms, or back
- High blood potassium levels: nausea, vomiting, tingling sensation, muscle weakness, fluttering heartbeat
- Muscle problems: stiffness, tremor, abnormal movement
Source: DailyMed
The following Telmisartan/Amlodipine 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
Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
body aches or pain
chills
difficulty breathing
ear congestion
headache
loss of voice
rapid weight gain
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
difficult, burning, or painful urination
dizziness
frequent urge to urinate
general feeling of discomfort or illness
joint pain
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
muscle aches and pains
nervousness
pounding in the ears
shivering
slow or fast heartbeat
sweating
trouble sleeping
vomiting
Rare
Abdominal or stomach pain
arm, back, or jaw pain
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
blood in the urine or stools
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
chest tightness or heaviness
cold sweats
confusion
cough or hoarseness
dark urine
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty swallowing
extreme fatigue
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
feeling of warmth
flushed, dry skin
fruit-like breath odor
increased hunger
increased sweating
increased thirst
increased volume of pale, dilute urine
irregular heartbeat
irritation in the mouth
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
loss of consciousness
muscle cramps or stiffness
pale, bluish-colored, or cold hands or feet
pinpoint red spots on the skin
rash
redness and swelling of the gums
redness, soreness, or itching skin
severe or sudden headache
sudden loss of coordination
sudden slurring of speech
swollen glands
tightness in the chest
trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
unexplained weight loss
unusual bleeding or bruising
vomiting of blood
weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
yellow eyes or skin
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:
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
difficulty with moving
indigestion
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
Rare
Abnormal dreams
ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
bleeding after defecation
blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
bloody nose
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
burning, dry, or itching eyes
changes in vision
cold and clammy skin
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
cough producing mucus
cracked, dry, or scaly skin
decreased sexual performance or desire
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling of warmth
full feeling
hair loss or thinning of the hair
headache, severe and throbbing
hearing loss
hives or welts
hyperventilation
inability to have or keep an erection
increased appetite
irritability
lack of feeling or emotion
lack or loss of strength
loose stools
loss of memory
redness of the skin
redness or swelling in the ear
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
restlessness
tenderness in the stomach area
toothache
uncomfortable swelling around the anus
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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