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Exforge HCT Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Exforge HCT may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).


Side Effects of Exforge HCT - for the Consumer

Exforge HCT

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Exforge HCT:

Dizziness; dry cough; headache; indigestion; lightheadedness; muscle spasms; nausea; sore throat; stuffy nose; tiredness; upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Exforge HCT:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); back pain; blurred vision or other vision changes; change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; confusion; dark urine; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; joint pain, swelling, warmth, or redness (especially of the big toe joint); loss of appetite; mental or mood changes; numbness of an arm or leg; pale stools; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness; severe or persistent dry mouth; severe or persistent muscle pain, tenderness, or cramps; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; shortness of breath; sudden severe headache; sudden unexplained weight gain; sudden vision changes; swelling of the feet, ankles, or hands; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual thirst, tiredness, or weakness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

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Exforge HCT Side Effects - for the Professional

Exforge HCT

Most common adverse events (≥2% incidence) are dizziness, peripheral edema, headache, dyspepsia, fatigue, muscle spasms, back pain, nausea and nasopharyngitis.



To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation at 1-888-669-6682 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch


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