ATACAND Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low blood pressure If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
headache INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
high levels of potassium in the blood abnormal heart electrical signals decreased kidney function If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
throat irritation a common cold a stuffy and runny nose inflammation of the tissue lining the sinuses urinary tract infection joint pain backache dizziness low energy fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands cough intense abdominal pain RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
low amount of sodium in the blood very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell low levels of white blood cells low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils inflammation of the liver called hepatitis acute kidney failure hives a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis abnormal liver function tests a type of allergic reaction called angioedema If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
depression pink eye ringing in the ears laryngitis a toothache dry mouth indigestion constipation the inability to have an erection a type of skin condition with redness and itching called eczema itching arthritis an abnormal increase in muscle tone muscle pain sensation of spinning or whirling excessive sweating numbness a skin rash nosebleed nausea high blood sugar a feeling of pins and needles on skin ear inflammation drug-induced hot flashes Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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