Indapamide is a medication used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) and the edema (a condition in which you swell and retain fluid) of congestive heart failure (a condition in which your heart doesn't pump adequate amounts of blood to the rest of your body). Take indapamide as your doctor instructs and tell your doctor about the medications you are taking to prevent serious side effects.
Mild Side Effects
According to Drugs.com, indapamide's less serious side effects include dizziness, a headache or a skin rash. Seek your doctor's help if these side effects persist and become bothersome. Your doctor may decide to change your dosage or switch you to another medication.
Serious Side Effects
Drugs.com states that you may be allergic to indapamide and develop difficult breathing. You may also develop hives and swelling of certain parts of your body such as your lips, throat or face. Vomiting, restlessness, lightheadedness and muscle weakness and pain are some serious side effects of indapamide.
Hyponatremia and Hypokalemia
The National Library of Medicine says that hyponatremia (low sodium levels) and hypokalemia (low potassium) levels are serious side effects that can cause weakness, thirst, dry mouth, fatigue, muscle pain, low blood pressure or a fast heartbeat (tachycardia).
Rare Side Effects
According to the National Library of Medicine, rare side effects include stomach pain, chest pain, diarrhea, constipation, cough, sore throat and sinus infections. Trouble sleeping, depression, frequent urination, indigestion, itching and weight loss are just some rare side effects of indapamide.
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