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The following side effects are possible when taking antihypertensives:
- Allergic reaction
- Low blood pressure (hypotension)
- Arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm)
- Palpitations (pounding or galloping heartbeat)
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Fainting (syncope)
- Headache
- Increased sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity), causing severe sunburn or rash
- Drowsiness, weakness or fatigue
- Unusual bleeding
- Back or joint pain
- Abdominal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea
- Unusual skin appearance (rash, blue tinge, or a yellow tinge called jaundice)
- Shallow, dry cough (especially with ACE inhibitors)
- Edema (swelling) in the legs
- Impotence
- Depression
- Constipation
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