Side effect(s) of Moxonidine

Last Updated on Jan 11, 2023

Review the side-effects of Moxonidine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Gastrointestinal: Dry mouth, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, and vomiting

  Cardiovascular system: Decreased blood pressure and reduced heart rate

  Central Nervous System: Headache, dizziness, drowsiness, vertigo, insomnia or difficulty in falling asleep, sudden temporary loss of consciousness

  Skin: Rash, pruritus and facial edema

  Others: Back pain, neck pain, muscle weakness and ringing sensation in the ears

Other Precautions :

• Moxonidine affects mental alertness and the ability to think. Therefore, it is advised not to perform any skilled tasks such as driving or operating heavy machinery when taking the drug.

Drug Name : Moxonidine

Moxonidine(Moxobeta) generic Moxonidine is used to treat mild to moderate essential hypertension. Essential hypertension is also known as primary hypertension or idiopathic hypertension which means it does not have an identifiable cause. It is used to control the raised blood pressure mainly when first and second line therapy drugs such as beta-blockers, thiazides, ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers fail to control blood pressure or are contraindicated or not tolerated.