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Nadolol Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 18, 2023.

Applies to nadolol: oral tablets.

Side effects include:

Bradycardia (heart rate <60 bpm), peripheral vascular insufficiency (usually Raynaud’s type), dizziness, fatigue.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to nadolol: compounding powder, oral tablet.

General

The most common adverse reactions were bradycardia, cardiac failure, rhythm/conduction disturbances, symptoms of peripheral vascular insufficiency, hypotension, dizziness, and fatigue.[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Common (1% to 10%): Heart rate less than 60 beats per minute (bpm), heart rate less than 40 bpm, cardiac failure, rhythm/conduction disturbances, symptoms of peripheral vascular insufficiency usually of the Raynaud type, hypotension

Frequency not reported: First degree and third degree heart block, cold extremities[Ref]

Nervous system

Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Paresthesias, sedation, headache, slurred speech, tinnitus

Frequency not reported: Lightheadedness[Ref]

Other

Common (1% to 10%): Fatigue[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, constipation, vomiting, indigestion, bloating, flatulence, dry mouth[Ref]

Dermatologic

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rash, pruritus, dry skin, sweating, facial swelling

Frequency not reported: Reversible alopecia[Ref]

Respiratory

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Cough, nasal stuffiness, bronchospasm[Ref]

Metabolic

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anorexia, weight gain

Frequency not reported: Hypoglycemia[Ref]

Ocular

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dry eyes, blurred vision[Ref]

Psychiatric

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Change in behavior

Frequency not reported: Insomnia[Ref]

Genitourinary

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Impotence or decreased libido[Ref]

References

1. "Product Information. Corgard (nadolol)." Bristol-Myers Squibb (2002):

2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0

Further information

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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.