MHMC Common Side Effects and Mitigations

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Constipation/Nausea (take with food; increase fiber/fluid intake)

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Dizziness/Lightheadedness (monitor blood pressure regularly)

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Mild N/V/D (take with food)

Apixaban (Eliquis)

Dizziness/Lightheadedness (monitor and consult doctor if worsens)

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Unusual tiredness/diarrhea (monitor and consult doctor as needed)

Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Mild N/V/D; stomach pain (take with food)

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Mild N/V/D (take with food)

Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Dizziness/Lightheadedness (monitor and consult doctor if worsens)

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Drowsiness/Dizziness (take before bedtime; avoid driving)

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)

Low blood pressure (monitor blood pressure regularly)

Furosemide (Lasix)

Low blood pressure (stay hydrated; sit/stand slowly)

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

Low blood pressure (stay hydrated; sit/stand slowly)

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Dizziness/Lightheadedness (consult doctor if it continues to be an issue)

Lisinopril (Prinvil; Zestril)

Low blood pressure (stay hydrated; sit/stand slowly)

Meloxicam (Mobic)

Mild nausea, diarrhea, heartburn (take with food)

Metformin Hydrochloride (Glucophage)

N/V; stomach pain (take with food; eat smaller more frequent meals)

Metoprolol Succinate (Toprol XL)

Dizziness/Drowsiness (take before bedtime; avoid driving)

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Stomach upset/diarrhea (take on empty stomach 30-60 minutes before eating)

Prednisone (Deltasone)

N/V/D; stomach pain (take with food/milk)

Pregabalin (Lyrica)

Dizziness/Drowsiness (avoid alcohol and driving)

Sacubitril/Valsartan (Entresto)

Low blood pressure (monitor and document blood pressure; contact doctor if consistent issue)

Sertraline (Zoloft)

Dizziness/Drowsiness (avoid driving)

Tramadol (Ultram)

Dizziness/Drowsiness (take before bedtime; avoid driving)