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.
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|
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 |
