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.
While you are receiving dipyridamole and for a while after you have received it, your family doctor will closely follow its effects. If necessary, your family doctor can give you a drug that will stop any unwanted effects Tell your family doctor right away if you notice any of the following side effects :
More common
Chest pain
Less common or rare
Decreased sensitivity to touch; dizziness, sweating, or sudden, severe headache; headache - severe and throbbing; fast breathing; fast heartbeat; muscle stiffness; sharp pain in either or both sides of the chest; shortness of breath, troubled breathing, tightness in chest, or wheezing; skin rash or itching
More common side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away in a little while. However, check with your family doctor if they continue or are bothersome:
More common
Abdominal or stomach cramps; diarrhea; dizziness or lightheadedness; headache
Less common
Flushing; nausea or vomiting; weakness
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.