Axid Oral Solution Side Effects Center

What Is Axid Oral Solution?

Axid (nizatidine) Oral Solution is a histamine-2 blocker used to treat ulcers in the stomach and intestines. Axid Oral Solution also treats heartburn and erosive esophagitis caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus. Axid Oral Solution is available in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Axid Oral Solution?

Common side effects of Axid Oral Solution include:

• headache
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• rash
• runny or stuffy nose
• sore throat
• cough

Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Axid Oral Solution including:

• pale skin
• lightheadedness
• shortness of breath
• rapid heart rate
• trouble concentrating
• unusual bleeding
• purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin
• skin rash
• bruising
• severe tingling
• numbness
• pain
• muscle weakness
• fever
• confusion
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in your chest; shortness of breath; and sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out;
• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

Dosage for Axid Oral Solution

The recommended oral dosage for adults depends on the condition being treated and usually ranges from 150 mg to 300 mg once or twice daily. Consult your doctor for your specific dosing.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Axid Oral Solution?

Axid may interact with aspirin. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Axid Oral Solution During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

During pregnancy, Axid should be used only if prescribed. Very small amounts of this drug pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Axid (nizatidine) Oral Solution Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using nizatidine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• worsening heartburn;
• chest pain;
• pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath; or
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects may include:

• headache, dizziness;
• diarrhea; or
• runny or stuffy nose.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.