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Persantine Oral

Generic Name: DIPYRIDAMOLE - ORAL
Pronounced: (dye-peer-ID-ah-mole)

Persantine Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, stomach upset, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, and flushing may occur, particularly at first as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

  • weakness
  • fainting
  • stomach pain
  • pounding/rapid heartbeat
  • yellowing of eyes/skin
  • dark urine
  • unusual bleeding/bruising


Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

  • chest pain
  • confusion
  • severe headache
  • slurred speech
  • vision changes
  • weakness on one side of the body


A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

  • rash
  • itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
  • severe dizziness
  • trouble breathing


This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Persantine Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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