Review the side-effects of Nizatidine 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: Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, dry mouth, stomach pain
Cardiovascular system: Vasculitis (swelling of blood vessels), abnormal heartbeat
Central Nervous System: Headache, anxiety, dizziness, lack of sleep, nervousness, drowsiness, abnormal dreams
Respiratory: Rhinitis, swelling of sinuses, pharyngitis, cough, wheezing or difficulty in breathing
Skin: Rashes, Sweating, pruritus, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis
Others: Hyperuricemia, abnormal liver enzyme levels, amblyopia (lazy eye or decreased eyesight), blood disorders (hemolytic anemia or thrombocytopenia), joint pain, impotence or decreased libido and rarely gynecomastia
• In case of overdosage, contact the nearest poison control center where the use of activated charcoal, emesis or gastric lavage can be considered.
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: Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, dry mouth, stomach pain
Cardiovascular system: Vasculitis (swelling of blood vessels), abnormal heartbeat
Central Nervous System: Headache, anxiety, dizziness, lack of sleep, nervousness, drowsiness, abnormal dreams
Respiratory: Rhinitis, swelling of sinuses, pharyngitis, cough, wheezing or difficulty in breathing
Skin: Rashes, Sweating, pruritus, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis
Others: Hyperuricemia, abnormal liver enzyme levels, amblyopia (lazy eye or decreased eyesight), blood disorders (hemolytic anemia or thrombocytopenia), joint pain, impotence or decreased libido and rarely gynecomastia
Other Precautions :
• Caution is required while treating severely ill or elderly patients due to occurrence of few psychiatric reactions such as depression, hallucination or confusion.• In case of overdosage, contact the nearest poison control center where the use of activated charcoal, emesis or gastric lavage can be considered.
