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from eMedTV.comSerious Side Effects
Some Avalide side effects are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:- Signs of very low blood pressure (hypotension), such as dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
- Changes in vision or eye pain
- Signs of liver problems, such as:
- Dark urine
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue or excessive tiredness
- Pain in the right upper part of the abdomen (stomach)
- Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
- Changes in body electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium), which may cause the following symptoms:
- Dry mouth
- Feeling thirsty
- Feeling weak
- Extreme tiredness
- Restlessness
- Confusion
- Muscle pains or cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Seizures
- Decrease in urination
- Increased heart rate (tachycardia)
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
- An unexplained rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Swelling of the mouth or throat
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing.
Final Thoughts
You may experience some or none of the side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have problems with a medicine that you have never tried.Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking Avalide or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be related to the medication, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD