Aliskiren, Amlodipine, and Hydrochlorothiazide (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common
  • Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  • Rapid weight gain
  • Tingling of the hands or feet
  • Unusual weight gain or loss
Less common
  • Dizziness
Rare
  • Blurred vision
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
  • Sweating
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
Incidence not known
  • Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs

Some 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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Itching skin
  • Lack or loss of strength
  • Muscle aches
  • Rash
  • Sore throat
  • Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  • Stuffy or runny nose

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Precautions
DR603389 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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