FIPP 5 Common Medications: Side Effects and BBW

albuterol

nervousness, tremor, tachycardia, pharyngitis, throat irritation, hypokalemia

BBW: none

dextroamphetamine and amphetamine

increased blood pressure, tachycardia, anorexia, insomnia, anxiety, agitation, nervousness

BBW: high abuse potential -- monitor for signs of abuse or dependance; cardiovascular events (sudden death)

acetaminophen

AE: nausea, vomiting, skin reaction (blister, rash)

BBW: risk of medication errors (dosing devices), hepatotoxicity

amlodipine

peripheral edema, flushing, palpitations, fatigue, dizziness

BBW: none

amoxicillin

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash

BBW: none

atorvastatin

myalgia, diarrhea, nausea

BBW: none

dextromethorphan

nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness

BBW: none

escitalopram

nausea, headache, QT prolongation, hyponatremia, sexual dysfunction, serotonin syndrome

BBW: may increase risk of suicidal thoughts in children and young adults

fluoxetine

headache, nausea, hyponatremia, sexual dysfunction, serotonin syndrome

BBW: may increase risk of suicidal thoughts in children and young adults

fluticasone (inhaled)

headache, throat irritation, hoarseness, cough, oral thrush, nausea

BBW: none

fluticasone (intranasal)

headache, epistaxis (nosebleed)

BBW: none

furosemide

increased urination, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, muscle cramps, hypotension, dizziness, rash

BBW: in excess amounts can cause profound water and electrolyte depletion

gabapentin

dizziness, ataxia, nystagmus, fatigue, diarrhea

BBW: none

guaifenesin

dizziness, drowsiness, headache

BBW: none

hydrochlorothiazide

increased urination, hypotension, dizziness, photosensitivity, rash, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia (gout)

BBW: none

hydrocodone/acetaminophen

constipation, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue

BBW: potential abuse/addiction, life threatening respiratory depression, drug interactions (CYP450, 3A4, and benzodiazepines), hepatotoxicity

ibuprofen

bleeding, increased risk of kidney damage, nausea, vomiting

BBW: serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, serious gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcerations, perforation

insulin gargline

hypoglycemia, injection site reaction

BBW: none

insulin lispro

injection site reaction

BBW: none

levothyroxine

palpitations, tremor, insomnia, nervousness, diaphoresis, alopecia, diarrhea

BBW: not to be used for weight loss

lisinopril

hypotension, dizziness, hyperkalemia, dry cough, photosensitivity

BBW: do not use during pregnancy

loratadine

headache

BBW: none

losartan

hypotension, dizziness, hyperkalemia

BBW: do not use during pregnancy

Metformin

diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, headache

BBW: may cause lactic acidosis

Metoprolol

bradycardia, dizziness, hypotension, masks hypoglycemia, diarrhea

BBW: do not stop abruptly -- taper dose

omeprazole

headache, diarrhea, nausea

BBW: none

pantoprazole

headache, diarrhea, nausea

BBW: none

pseudoephedrine

hypertension, chest tightness, palpitation, excitability

BBW: none

sertraline

headache, nausea, serotonin syndrome, sexual dysfunction, hyponatremia

BBW: may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults

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