nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite; diarrhea, constipation; or. decreased sense of taste.
What are the side effects of diazoxide?
The main side effects are initially fluid retention (increased swelling of the feet, hands, and face), increased weight gain from excessive water being stored in the body and in small infants, this can cause heart failure due to fluid overload.
When should I stop taking diazoxide?
You should not take diazoxide to treat occasional low blood sugar caused by diet.
- congestive heart failure;
- high blood pressure;
- kidney disease;
- gout; or.
- low levels of potassium in your blood (hypokalemia).
