Sotalol (Betapace Af) Side Effects

Possible side effects of sotalol are listed below. Tell your doctor if these side effects are severe or continue after a few days.

• Lightheadedness or dizziness
• Tiredness 
• Weakness
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Sotalol can also cause more serious side effects. Call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical attention if you develop the following symptoms:

• An unusual or allergic reaction (skin rash, hives, itching)
• Wheezing
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Unexplained weight gain
• Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Chest pain
• Fainting
• Severe diarrhea, vomiting, excessive thirst, excessive sweating, or decreased appetite

The above list may not include all the potential adverse effects of sotalol. Contact your healthcare professional if your side effects are unusual or severe or do not improve over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Sotalol (Betapace Af) Overdose: In case of an overdose of sotalol, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the local poison control center or national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person cannot be awakened, has trouble breathing, has collapsed, or has had a seizure. Symptoms of a sotalol overdose may include a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, fatigue, weakness, fainting, wheezing, cough, difficulty breathing, and swelling in the legs and feet.

Source: FDA