The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Constipation (29%)
- Abdominal discomfort and pain (7%)
- Nausea (6%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Bloating
- Heartburn, acid reflux
- Hemorrhoids
Alosetron serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Ischemic colitis: fever, bloating, worsening stomach pain, rectal bleeding, blood in stool, bloody diarrhea
- Severe constipation
Source: DailyMed
The following Alosetron side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Clumsiness, unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
convulsions (seizures)
difficulty breathing
shakiness and unsteady walk
withdrawn or socially detached behavior
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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Bleeding after bowel movement
full or bloated feeling
pressure in the stomach
swelling of abdominal or stomach area
uncomfortable swelling around rectal area
Incidence not known
Headache
skin rash
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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