Meds and Side effects

Lanoxin/Digoxin

Heart failure/a-fib; slow pulse, dizziness, nausea, vision changes

Cordarone/amiodaron

Irregular heart rhythm; slow pulse, dizziness, shortness of breath

Lisinopril/prinivil

High BP; dizziness, cough, swelling in face

Diltiazem/Cardizem

High BP, chest pain; Low BP, dizziness, slow pulse

Metoprolol/Lopressor

High BP, heart disease; slow pulse, dizziness, fatigue

Prilosec/Omeprazole

GERD, ulcers; low magnesium/B12

Famotidine/Pepcid and Ranitidine

GERD; Headache, dizziness

Insulin

Diabetes; hypoglycemia

Levothyroxine

Hypothyroidism; fast heartbeat, sweating, nervousness

Warfarin/coumadin and Apixaban/Eliquis

Prevent blood clots; bleeding

Atorvastatin/Lipitor

high cholesterol; muscle pain and liver problems

Lovastatin

High cholesterol; muscle pain

Gabapentin/Neurontin

Nerve pain, seizures; sleepiness, dizziness, falls

Phenytoin/Dilantin

Seizures; unsteady gait, gum overgrowth

Divalproex/Depakote

Seizures, bipolar disorder; drowsiness, liver problems

Lorazepam/Ativan and Alprazolam/Xanax

Anxiety; sleepiness, falls, drowsiness

Prozac, Zoloft, Wellbutrin

Depression; Mood changes, nausea, seizure risk

Lithium

Bipolar; tremors, toxicity, dehydration

Lamotrigine/lamictal

Bipolar disorder, seizures; serious rash

haloperidol/Haldol

Psychosis; tremors, rigidity, sedation

Olanzapine/Zyprexa

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder; weight gain, drowsiness

Risperidone/Risperdal

Schizophrenia; dizziness, movement problems

Aledronate/Fosamax and Riseronate

Osteoporosis; esophageal irritation, nasal irritation, allergy

Tums and Caltrate

Calcium, heartburn, bone health; constipation

Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Morpine

Pain; slow breathing, constipation, sleepiness

Tramadol

Pain; dizziness and seizures

Ibuprofen

Pain, inflammation; stomach bleeding, kidney problems

Acetaminophen

Pain, fever; liver damage if too much

Memantine/Namenda

Alzheimer’s; Dizziness

Galantamine and Donepezil/Aricept

Alzheimer's; Nausea, slow pulse