Zaroxolyn Side Effects (Cont.)

Zaroxolyn Side Effects to Report

Some side effects with Zaroxolyn, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • Signs of low blood pressure (hypotension), such as dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells
  • Signs of dehydration or low electrolytes, such as:
 
    • Dry mouth
    • Thirst
    • Weakness
    • Lethargy
    • Drowsiness
    • Restlessness
    • Muscle pain or muscle cramps
    • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
    • Decreased urination
    • A rapid heart rate (tachycardia) or an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
    • Nausea or vomiting
 
  • High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
  • Worsening of gout
  • Depression (see Metolazone and Depression)
  • Yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
 
    • An unexplained rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Unexplained swelling
    • Wheezing
    • Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
 

Zaroxolyn Side Effects: Final Thoughts

You may experience some or none of the Zaroxolyn side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you develop something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of Zaroxolyn, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;