Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

- Drowsiness

- Dizziness

- Lack of energy

- Swelling of the legs and ankles due to excess fluid retention (peripheral oedema)

- Increased need to pass urine

- A drop in blood pressure that occurs when going from lying down to sitting or standing, which results in dizziness and lightheadedness (postural hypotension)

- Fainting (syncope)

- Depression

- Headache

- Dry mouth

- Disturbances of the gut such as diarrhoea, constipation, nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain

- Blurred vision

- Erectile problems, including prolonged erection (priapism)

- Decreased sex drive

- Increased heart rate (tachycardia)

- Awareness of your heartbeat (palpitations)

- Weight gain

- Pins and needles (paraesthesia)

- Shortness of breath

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.

For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.