Drugs 1-20 Side Effects
Listed are the potential side effects for drugs 1-20. The most common side effect for that medication is highlighted in boldface text.
|
Medication |
Potential Side Effects |
|---|---|
| Ambien (Zolpidem) | Drowsiness - Dizziness - Headache - Nausea - Daytime drowsiness or "hangover" feeling - Memory problems - Sleepwalking or other sleep behaviors |
| Amoxil (Amoxicillin) | Nausea - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Rash - Allergic reactions - Yeast infection (oral or vaginal) |
| Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate) | Same as Amoxil plus potential for additional side effects due to Clavulanate such as Nausea - diarrhea and allergic reactions. |
| Glucophage (Metformin) | Nausea or vomiting - Diarrhea - Gas or bloating - Weakness or tiredness - Metallic taste in mouth - Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when combined with other diabetes medications or excessive alcohol consumption. |
| Lasix (Furosemide) | Dehydration - Electrolyte imbalance (such as low potassium levels) - Dizziness - Blurred vision - Muscle cramps - Ringing in the ears (tinnitus) |
| Lipitor (Atorvastatin) Zocor (Simvastatin) |
Muscle pain or weakness (myopathy) - Liver problems - Digestive issues (such as nausea, diarrhea, or constipation) - Increased blood sugar levels (especially in individuals with diabetes) |
| Lopressor (Metoprolol) Tenormin (Atenolol) |
Dizziness or lightheadedness - Fatigue - Slow heart rate - Cold hands and feet - Shortness of breath - Depression or confusion (less common) |
| Microzide (Hydrochlorothiazide) | Dehydration - Electrolyte imbalance (such as low sodium, potassium, or magnesium levels) - Dizziness - Weakness - Increased sensitivity to sunlight - Erectile dysfunction (rare) |
| Nexium (Esomeprazole) Prilosec (Omeprazole) |
Headache - Nausea - Diarrhea - Abdominal pain - Constipation - Dry mouth - Vitamin B12 deficiency (with long-term use) |
| Norvasc (Amlodipine) | Swelling in the ankles or feet (peripheral edema) - Flushing - Dizziness - Fatigue - Palpitations - Gingival hyperplasia (overgrowth of gum tissue) |
| Percocet (Oxycodone/Acetaminophen) Vicodin/Lortab (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) |
Drowsiness - Dizziness - Nausea - Constipation - Respiratory depression (especially with high doses) - Liver toxicity (due to acetaminophen) |
| Prinivil/Zestril (Lisinopril) | Dry Cough - Dizziness - Hypotension (low blood pressure) - Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels) - Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat, or tongue) |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine) | Rapid or irregular heartbeat - Chest pain - Tremors - Nervousness - Insomnia - Heat intolerance |
| Xanax (Alprazolam) | Drowsiness - Fatigue - Dizziness - Memory impairment - Slurred speech - Increased salivation |
| Zithromax (Azithromycin) | Nausea - Vomiting - Diarrhea - Abdominal pain - Headache - Allergic reactions - QT prolonging |
| Zoloft (Sertraline) | Nausea - Diarrhea - Insomnia or drowsiness - Headache - Sexual dysfunction (such as decreased libido or difficulty achieving orgasm) - Weight gain or loss - Suicidal thoughts |
