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Hydralazine side effects?

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Fatigue, see below: Most side effects are rare, but of the ones that patients are more likely to experience with this med, fatigue/tiredness, diarrhea, and upset stomach are more common. It rarely, and i mean rarely, can cause symptoms similar to systemic lupus erythematosis (sle or lupus). This drug induced lupus is reversible when the med is stopped. I think Labetalol during pregnancy is a better option.

Answered 7/10/2019

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Dr. Charles Turck answered

Specializes in Pharmacology

Several; see below: Some common side effects of hydralazine include headache, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and palpitations from increased heart rate. More serious, rare side effects include a drop in white blood count and a lupus-like syndrome, which is involves fever, chest pain, general feelings of discomfort, and joint pain, among other effects

Answered 12/10/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hydralazine: Diarrhea, headaches, loss of appetite, increased heart rate, nausea/vomiting, depression, lupus, & vit. B6 deficiency.

Answered 11/25/2012

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