Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Cam-Ap-Es, Cherapas, Ser-A-Gen, Seralazide, Ser-Ap-Es, Serpazide, Tri-Hydroserpine, Unipres
Side Effects of This MedicineSuggestions that rauwolfia alkaloids may increase the risk of breast cancer
occurring later have not been proven. However, rats and mice given 100 to
300 times the human dose had an increased number of tumors.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine
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 doctor as
soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Signs and symptoms of too much potassium loss
Dryness of mouth; increased thirst; irregular heartbeat; mood or mental
changes; muscle cramps or pain; weak pulse
Signs and symptoms of too much sodium loss
Confusion; convulsions; decreased mental activity; irritability; muscle cramps; unusual
tiredness or weakness
Less common
Black, tarry stools; blisters on skin; bloody vomit; chest pain; fever and sore throat; headache; irregular heartbeat; joint pain; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness
in hands or feet; shortness of breath; skin rash or itching; slow heartbeat; stomach cramps or pain; swelling of lymph glands
Signs and symptoms of overdose
Dizziness or drowsiness (severe); dryness
of mouth; flushing of skin; increased thirst; muscle cramps or pain; nausea or vomiting (severe); pinpoint
pupils of eyes; slow pulse
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the
medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects
continue or are bothersome:
After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some
side effects that need attention. During this period of time check with your doctor immediately
if you notice any of the following
side effects:
Drowsiness or faintness; general feeling
of discomfort or illness or weakness; impotence or
decreased sexual interest; irregular heartbeat; mental depression or inability to concentrate; nervousness or anxiety; vivid dreams or nightmares
or early-morning sleeplessness Other side
effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any
other effects, check with your doctor.
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