Nadolol Side Effects
Brand Names: Corgard
Please note - some side effects for Nadolol 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).
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Side Effects of Nadolol - for the consumer
Nadolol
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 Nadolol:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Nadolol:Dizziness; fatigue; lightheadedness; mild drowsiness; slow heartbeat; unusual tiredness or weakness.
TopSevere allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
For the professional
Nadolol
Most adverse effects have been mild and transient and have rarely required withdrawal of therapy.
Cardiovascular: Bradycardia with heart rates of less than 60 beats per minute occurs commonly, and heart rates below 40 beats per minute and/or symptomatic bradycardia were seen in about 2 of 100 patients. Symptoms of peripheral vascular insufficiency, usually of the Raynaud type, have occurred in approximately 2 of 100 patients. Cardiac failure, hypotension, and rhythm/conduction disturbances have each occurred in about 1 of 100 patients. Single instances of first-degree and third-degree heart block have been reported; intensification of AV block is a known effect of beta-blockers.
Central Nervous System: Dizziness or fatigue has been reported in approximately 2 of 100 patients; paresthesias, sedation, and change in behavior have each been reported in approximately 6 of 1,000 patients.
Respiratory: Bronchospasm has been reported in approximately 1 of 1,000 patients.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, constipation, vomiting, indigestion, anorexia, bloating, and flatulence have been reported in 1 to 5 of 1,000 patients.
Miscellaneous: Each of the following has been reported in 1 to 5 of 1,000 patients: rash; pruritus; headache; dry mouth, eyes, or skin; impotence or decreased libido; facial swelling; weight gain; slurred speech; cough; nasal stuffiness; sweating; tinnitus; blurred vision. Reversible alopecia has been reported infrequently.
The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients taking Nadolol and/or other beta-adrenergic blocking agents, but no causal relationship to Nadolol has been established.
Central Nervous System: Reversible mental depression progressing to catatonia; visual disturbances; hallucinations; an acute reversible syndrome characterized by disorientation for time and place, short-term memory loss, emotional lability with slightly clouded sensorium, and decreased performance on neuropsychometrics.
Gastrointestinal: Mesenteric arterial thrombosis; ischemic colitis; elevated liver enzymes.
Hematologic: Agranulocytosis; thrombocytopenic or nonthrombocytopenic purpura.
Allergic: Fever combined with aching and sore throat; laryngospasm; respiratory distress.
Miscellaneous: Pemphigoid rash; hypertensive reaction in patients with pheochromocytoma; sleep disturbances; Peyronie's disease.
The oculomucocutaneous syndrome associated with the beta-blocker practolol has not been reported with Nadolol.
TopMore resources:
Nadolol - Includes detailed dosage instructions.
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