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
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
Tricitrates serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Hyperkalemia (high levels of potassium in your blood): low energy, weakness, confusion, changes in heartbeat, tingling in your arms or legs
- Alkalosis (low levels of acid in your blood): muscle twitching, tingling in fingers or toes, feeling irritable
Source: DailyMed
The following Tricitrates side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- High potassium level—muscle weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat
- High sodium level—confusion, increased thirst, muscle weakness, unusual weakness or fatigue, twitching muscles
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
