Sotalol
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Sotalol
cause?
- Dizziness and lightheadedness
- This may occur especially when you get up quickly from lying or sitting down. Getting up slowly or changing posture slowly may help. Take a rest by sitting or lying down if you feel dizzy.
- Coldness, numbness or tingling sensation of your fingers or toes
- Feeling weak and tired, and that your heart beats slower
- Visual problems such as eye irritation, blurred vision or worsening of your eyesight – Do not drive or operate tools or heavy machinery if your vision is affected.
- Nausea, vomiting or stomach discomfort
- Shortness of breath
- Problems with sexual intercourse
Inform your healthcare professional if these side effects do not go away and becomes bothersome to you.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
- Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
- Difficulty in breathing
- Itchy skin rashes over your whole body
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Before taking
Sotalol
, what precautions must I follow?
Inform your healthcare professional if:
- You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication.
- You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- You have asthma or other breathing problems – this medication may worsen or cause an asthma attack.
- You have prediabetes or diabetes - this medication may hide symptoms of low blood sugar such as fast heartbeat or tremors. You may need to check your blood sugar more closely.
What food or medicine must I avoid when I take
Sotalol
?
If you need to take antacids (medications for indigestion) that contains aluminum or magnesium, take them 2 hours apart from taking Sotalol.