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
- Indigestion (2%)
Alvimopan serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart attack: chest pain or pressure; cold sweat; lightheadedness; discomfort that spreads to the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, teeth or sometimes the upper belly
Source: DailyMed
The following Alvimopan 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
Acid or sour stomach
belching
bloated
convulsions
decreased urine
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
full feeling
increased thirst
indigestion
irregular heartbeat
loss of appetite
mood changes
muscle pain or cramps
nausea or vomiting
numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
pale skin
passing gas
shortness of breath
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Less common
Decrease in frequency of urination
decrease in urine volume
difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
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
Back pain
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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