Misoprostol : Side Effects (Cytotec)

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Misoprostol (Systemic)

Brand Names : Cytotec

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Abdominal or stomach pain (mild); diarrhea

Less common or rare

Bleeding from vagina; constipation; cramps in lower abdomen or stomach area; gas; headache; heartburn, indigestion, or acid stomach; nausea and/or vomiting

Symptoms of overdose

Abdominal pain; convulsions (seizures); diarrhea; drowsiness; fast or pounding heartbeat; fever; low blood pressure; slow heartbeat; tremor; troubled breathing

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

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