Hytrin Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Dizziness

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Weight Gain

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Trouble Breathing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • Backache
  • Blurred Vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Nausea
  • Stuffy Nose
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Floppy Iris During Eye Surgery
  • Priapism, A Prolonged Erection Of The Penis

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Accidental Falls
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • The Inability To Have An Erection

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