Hydralazine

How should you use this medication?
Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. You can take it with or without food. You should always take it the same way. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Allergic reactions-skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Heart attack-pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded
Low blood pressure-dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
Lupus-like syndrome-joint pain, swelling, or stiffness, butterfly-shaped rash on the face, rashes that get worse in the sun, fever, unusual weakness or fatigue
Pain, tingling, or numbness in the hands or feet Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
Diarrhea
Headache
Heart palpitations-rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting

What may interact with this medicine?
Our pharmacists will check to see if this medication will cause any interactions with the information in your profile.
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