Drugs by Side Effect

Acyclovir/ Zovirax

Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

Capsule/Suspension/tablet

Malaise

Valacyclovir/Valtrex

Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

tablet

Malaise, headache, nausea, neutropenia, nasopharyngitis, increased LFTs

Amoxcillin

Beta Lactam Antibiotic

Capsule, chewable tablet, tablet, suspension

Nausea, Diarrhea, vomiting

Amoxicillan/Clavulante (Augmentin)

B-Lactam antibiotic

Tablet, ER tablet, Chewable tablet, suspension

Nausea, diarrhea

Azithromycin

Macrolide Antibiotic

Oral tablet, suspension, packet

Nausea, Diarrhea, vomiting

Cefdinir/Omnicef

Third Gen Ceph

Powder for suspension, capsule

Diarrhea

Cephalexin, Keflex

First gen ceph

suspension, tablet, capsule

Nausea

Ciproflaxacin/Cipro

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Suspension, tablet

Tooth discoloration in infants, musculoskeletal signs and symptoms

Levoflaxacin/Levaquin

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

tablet, solution

Photosensitivity

Clindamycin/Cleocin

Lincosamide antibiotic

Topical Foam, Topical Solution, Topical Gel, Topical Swab, Topical Lotion, Vaginal Suppository, Topical Cream

Nausea

Doxycycline (Vibramycin)

Tetracycline AB

Suspension, tablet, DR capsule, DR tablet, capsule, syrup

Esophageal injury, photosensitivity, skin hyperpigmentation, tooth discoloration in children <8 y of age

Nitrofurantoin/Macrobid

Nitrofurantoin AB

Capsule, suspension

Urine discoloration

Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (ie Bactrim/Septra)

Sulfonamide AB

Injection, suspension, tablet

Nausea, Diarrhea

Fluconazole/Diflucan

Imidazole antifungal

suspension, tablet

headache

Ketoconazole/ Nizoral

Imidazole Antifungal

.Topical Cream, Topical Foam, Topical Gel, Topical Shampoo

Application site reaction with foam

Metronidazole/Flagyl

Antibacterial/Antiprotazoal

Nitroimidazole antibiotic

capsule, tablet

Nausea, Headaches

Mupirocin/Bactroban

Antibiotic/topical antibacterial

Topical Ointment, Topical Cream, Nasal Ointment

None!

Oseltamivir phosphate/Tamiflu

Neuromidase inhibitor antiviral

capsule, suspention

Nausea, vomiting, headache

amlodipine/Norvasc

antihypertensive CCB

tablet, solution, suspension

- Peripheral edema

- Pulmonary edema

Nifedipine/ Procardia XL, Nifedical XL, ADALAT CC

Antihypertensive/Antianginal Dihydropyridine CCB

ER tablet, capsule

Flushing, headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, dyspepsia

Diltiazem HCL/Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilacor

Antihypertensive CCB

tablet, ER capsule, ER tablet

Edema, headache

Verapamil hydrochloride/ Isoptin, Calan, Verelan

Antihypertensive CCB

Tablet, ER tablet, ER capsule

Gingival hyperplasia

Furosemide/Lasix

Loop diuretic/Diuretic

Tablet, solution

Hyperuricemia

Hydrochlorothiazide/Microzide

Thiazide diuretic

Capsule, Tablet

- Hypotension

- Dizziness

- Headache

Chlorthalidone/Hygroton, Thalidone

Hypertensive Thiazide diuretic

Tablet

- Hypotension

- Dizziness

- Hyperuricemia

Hydrochlorothiazide + Lisinopril/ Zestoretic, Prinzide

antihypertensive thiazide diuretic +ACEi combo

Tablet

Hydrochlorothiazide: Hypotension; Dizziness; Headache. Lisinopril: None known (>10%).

Hydrochlorothiazide +Losartan K+/Hyzaar

Antihypertensive Thiazide Diuretic + ARB Combo

Tablet

Hydrochlorothiazide: Hypotension; Dizziness; Headache. Losartan: Headache.

Hydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene/Dyazide, Maxide

Diuretic Potassium‑sparing + Thiazide diuretic combination

Capsule, Tablet

Hypotension; Dizziness; Headache

Spironolactone/Aldactone (tablet and suspension)

Potassium‑sparing diuretic; Selective aldosterone blocker diuretic

Tablet, Suspension

None!

Potassium Chloride/KDur

Electrolyte potassium supplement

ER tablet, ER capsule, powder for solution, solution

- Nausea- Indigestion- Flatulence

Benazepril HCL/Lotensin

Antihypertensive acei

Tablet

None!

Enalapril Maleate/Vasotec,Epaned

Antihypertensive ACEI

Tablet, solution

Increased SCr

Lisinopril/Prinvil,Zestril

Antihypertensive ACEI

Tablet, solution

None!

Ramipril/Altace

Antihypertensive ACEI

Capsule

None!

Atenolol/Tenormin

Antihypertensive BB

Tablet

Bradyarrhythmias, cold extremities, dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, depression

Carvedilol/Coreg

Antihypertensive BB

Tablet, ER capsule

Cold extremities, dizziness, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, hypotension, weight gain

Metoprolol/ Lopressor (tartate), Toprol XL (succinate)

Antihypertensive BB

Tablet, ER Tablet, ER capsule

Dizziness, fatigue, hypotension

Propranolol/Inderal, Innopran

Antihypertensive; Beta-Adrenergic Blocker (BB)

Tablet, ER Capsule, solution

Hypotension

Labetalol/Normodyne

Antihypertensive alpha/beta adrenergic blocker

Tablet

Dizziness, fatigue, nausea

Nebivolol/Bystolic

Antihypertensive; Beta-Adrenergic Blocker-BB (B1 selective)

Tablet

None!

Irbesartan/Avapro

antihypertensive arb

Tablet

Hyperkalemia

Losartan potassium/Cozaar

Antihypertensive ARB

Tablet

Headache

Olmesartan/Benicar

Antihypertensive ARB

Tablet

None!

Valsartan/Diovan

Antihypertensive ARB

Tablet, solution

Dizziness, increased BUN

Sacubitril- Valsartan/ Entresto

Antihypertensive Neprilysin inhibitor/ARB combo

Tablet

Hypotension, hyperkalemia, increased SCr

Prazosin/Prazin, Minipress, Prazo

Antihypertensive Alpha‑1 adrenergic receptor antagonist

Capsule

Dizziness

Clonidine/Catapress

Antihypertensive α2‑adrenergic agonist

Tablet, ER Tablet, Transdermal patch

Feeling nervous, headache, somnolence, erythema (patchy), xerostomia

Guanfecine/ Intuniv

Antipsychotic/Antihypertensive a2 adrenergic agonist

Tablet

Drowsiness, headache, dizziness, insomnia, anorexia

Hydralazine HCL/Apresoline

antihypertensive peripheral vasodilator

Tablet

None!

Amioderone/Pacerone, Cordarone

Antiarrhythmic, Antiarrhythmic

Tablet

Nausea, vomiting, phospholipidemia

Apixaban/Eliquis

Anticoagulant; Factor XA inhibitor

Tablet, Tablet therapy pack

Bleeding

Rivaroxaban/ Xarelto

Anticoagulant; Factor Xa inhibitor

Tablet

Bleeding

Warfarin/ Coumadin, Jantoven

Anticoagulant; Vitamin K antagonist

Tablet

Bleeding

Atorvastatin/Lipitor

Antihyperlipidemic; HMG‑CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Tablet

Myopathy; Diarrhea; Headache; Nasopharyngitis

Lovastatin/Mevacor

Antihyperlipidemic; HMG‑CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Tablet

None!

Pravastatin/Pravachol

Antihyperlipidemic; HMG‑CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Tablet

None!

Rosuvastatin/Crestor

Antihyperlipidemic; HMG‑CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Tablet, Capsule

Arthralgia (joint pain)

Simvastatin/Zocor

Antihyperlipidemic; HMG‑CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Tablet, suspension

None!

Zetia/Ezetemibe

Antihyperlipidemic; Cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Tablet

None!

Fenofibrate/ Lipofen, Tricor

Antihyperlipidemic; PPARα activator

Tablet, capsule, DR capsule

Hyperhomocysteinemia (increased level of homocysteine amino acid?

Clopidogrel Bisulfate/ Plavix

Hematological agent; Platelet aggregation inhibitor (ADP receptor blocker)

Tablet

Headache

Isosorbide mononitrate/ Imdur

Antianginal; Long‑acting nitrate; Antianginal

Tablet ER and IM

Dizziness, headache

Nitroglycerin/Minitran, Nitroquick, Nitrostat

Antianginal; Nitrate vasodilator

Capsule, sublingual tablet, solution, aerosol, transdermal patch, transdermal ointment, rectal ointment

Headache

Sildenafil/Viagra, Revatio

Vasodilator; PDE5 inhibitor; Erectile dysfunction agent; Pulmonary HTN agent

Tablet, suspension

Flushing, nausea, headache, visual disturbances, lack of blue/green color discrimination