Cardura Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Dizziness
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Energy

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irritability
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nausea
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Visible Water Retention

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
  • Blockage Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Floppy Iris During Eye Surgery
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Liver With Stoppage Of Bile Flow
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis
  • Slow Heartbeat

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
  • Accidental Falls
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Bloody Urine
  • Blurred Vision
  • Chest Pain
  • Cramps
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Excess Urination
  • Fainting
  • Hair Loss
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nervousness
  • Nosebleed
  • Numbness
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Urination During The Night
  • Vomiting
  • Weight Gain

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