Along with its needing effects, a drug 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 family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common
Breathing difficulty andwheezing; cold hands and feet; mental depression; slow heartbeat - especially less than 50 beats per minute; swelling of ankles, feet andlower legs
Rare
Black, tarry stools; blood in urine or stools; chest pain; dark urine; fever, chills, cough, or sore throat; hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; joint pain; lower back or side pain; pinpoint red spots on skin; red, scaling, or crusted skin; skin rash or hives; stomach pain - severe with nausea and vomiting; unusual bleeding or bruising; or yellow eyes or skin
Signs and symptoms of too much potassium or sodium loss
Confusion; convulsions - seizures; dryness of mouth; increased thirst; irregular heartbeats; irritability, mood or mental changes; muscle cramps or pain; nausea or vomiting, unusual tiredness or weakness; weak pulse
Signs and symptoms of overdose - in the order in which they may occur
Slow heartbeat; dizziness - severe or fainting; difficulty in breathing; bluish-colored fingernails or palms of hands; convulsions - seizures
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Decreased sexual ability; dizziness or lightheadedness; drowsiness - mild; trouble in sleeping
Less common
Anxiety or nervousness; constipation; diarrhea; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight - skin rash, itching, redness or other discoloration of skin, or severe sunburn; loss of appetite; numbness or tingling of fingers and toes; stomach discomfort or upset; stuffy nose
Rare
Changes in taste; dry, sore eyes; itching of skin; nightmares and vivid dreams
Although not all of the above side effects have been reported for all of these medication, they have been reported for at least one of the beta-blockers or thiazide diuretics. Since all of the beta-blockers are very similar and the thiazide diuretics are also very similar, any of the above side effects may occur with any of these medication. However, they may be more common with some combinations than with others.
After you have been taking this drug for a while, it may cause unpleasant or even harmful effects if you stop taking it too suddenly. After you stop taking this drug or while you are gradually reducing the amount you are taking, check with your family doctor right away if any of the following was happen
Chest pain; fast or irregular heartbeat; general feeling of discomfort, illness, or weakness; headache; shortness of breath - sudden; sweating; trembling
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.