Micardis HCT Side Effects (Cont.)

Serious Micardis HCT Side Effects

Some side effects of Micardis HCT should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Unexplained skin rash
  • Unexplained blisters or peeling of the skin
  • Itching
  • Unexplained swelling of the head or neck (including the face, lips, tongue, or throat)
  • Wheezing
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells
  • Decrease in the amount of urine produced
  • Dry mouth
  • Increased thirst
  • Weakness
  • Tiredness
  • Restlessness
  • Seizures
  • Confusion
  • Muscle pain or cramps
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Weak or irregular heartbeat.
     

Rare Micardis HCT Side Effects

Rare Micardis HCT side effects occur in less than 2 percent of people taking the drug. Given how uncommon they occur, however, it can be difficult to determine whether these side effects are caused by the medication or by something else.
 
Some of these rare side effects include but are not limited to:
 
  • Back pain
  • Heartburn or indigestion (dyspepsia)
  • Vomiting
  • Increased heart rate
  • Low potassium levels in the blood or other electrolyte imbalances
  • Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
  • Bronchitis
  • Sore throat
  • Low blood pressure.
     

Micardis HCT Side Effects: Final Thoughts

You may experience some or none of the Micardis HCT side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of Micardis HCT, he or she will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;