Minipress Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Dizziness
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Drowsiness
  • Headache

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Fainting
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Visible Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Dry Mouth
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Floppy Iris During Eye Surgery
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Pancreatitis
  • Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis
  • Slow Heartbeat
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Accidental Falls
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Blurred Vision
  • Depression
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fever
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Hallucinations
  • Involuntary Leakage Of Urine
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Nosebleed
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Stuffy Nose
  • The Inability To Have An Erection

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