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 (5%)
- Tiredness (5%)
- Headache (5%)
- Diarrhea (4%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Muscle pain
- Muscle cramps
- Chest pain
- Swelling in the hands, ankles, or feet
- Cough
- Upper respiratory infection
- Stomach upset
- Trouble sleeping
- Difficulty getting or maintaining an erection
Ziac serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: trouble breathing; swelling of the tongue, mouth, or throat; hives
- Heart problems: trouble breathing; sudden weight gain; tiredness; chest pain; irregular heartbeat; swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet
- Trouble breathing: tightness in the chest, trouble catching your breath, wheezing, cough, dizziness, extreme tiredness
- Eye problems: sudden changes in vision, eye pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Ziac 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:
Less common
Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
chest pain or discomfort
lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
rapid weight gain
slow or irregular heartbeat
tingling of the hands or feet
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain or loss
Incidence not known
Persistent non-healing sore
pink growth
reddish patch or irritated area
shiny bump
white, yellow or waxy scar-like area
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in consciousness
chills
cold, clammy skin
cold sweats
confusion as to time, place, or person
cool, pale skin
decrease in amount of urine
dilated neck veins
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
fast or pounding heartbeat or pulse
fast, weak pulse
holding false beliefs that cannot be changed by fact
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased volume of pale, dilute urine
irregular breathing
irritability
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
mood changes
muscle pain or cramps
nausea or vomiting
nervousness
nightmares
no breathing
noisy breathing
not able to pass urine
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pain or aching in the lower legs
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
seizures
shakiness
slurred speech
sweating
swelling of the face, hands, fingers, feet, ankles, or lower legs
tightness in the chest
trembling
unconsciousness
unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
unusual excitement, nervousness, or restlessness
very drowsy or sleepy
weakness and heaviness of legs
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:
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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