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
- Stomach pain (21%)
- Diarrhea (19%)
- Upset stomach or indigestion (14%)
- Nausea (11%)
- Gas (9%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Vaginal bleeding
- Menstrual cramps
Arthrotec serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart attack: dizziness, tiredness, cold sweat, trouble breathing, chest pain or tightness, anxiety
- Stroke: tiredness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, difficulty speaking, difficulty walking, weakness on one side of the body
- Stomach bleeds: blood in your vomit, stool that looks like black coffee grounds, pain in your stomach that doesn't go away
- Heart failure: trouble breathing, tiredness, swelling in your body, sudden weight gain
- Liver damage: fever, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, clay-colored stool, dark urine
- Kidney damage and high potassium: nausea, muscle weakness, tingling sensations in your muscles, changes in how much you urinate
- Severe asthma attack: chest pain, cough, difficulty breathing, wheezing
- Serious allergic or skin reaction: fever, rash, body aches, cough, swelling of the face, peeling skin, painful blisters all over your body
Source: DailyMed
The following Arthrotec 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
Stomach pain
Less common
Black, tarry stools
bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
burning while urinating
chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
chills
deep or fast breathing with dizziness
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty swallowing
dizziness
double vision
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
frequent urge to urinate
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
increased volume of pale, dilute urine
indigestion
itching, skin rash
lightheadedness
longer or heavier menstrual periods
lower back or side pain
nosebleed
numbness of the feet, hands, and around the mouth
pain or burning in the throat
pain with swallowing
redness or other discoloration of the skin
seeing double
sensation of spinning
severe sunburn
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach upset or tenderness
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vaginal bleeding
vomiting with or without blood
Incidence not known
Ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
blindness
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
bluish color of the skin
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
burning, dry, or itching eyes
cloudy or dark urine
decreased frequency or amount of urine
decreased vision
difficulty in speaking
dilated neck veins
discharge, excessive tearing
dizziness, fainting, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
excessive muscle tone
extreme tiredness or weakness
fainting
fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
general feeling of illness
headache, severe and throbbing
hoarseness
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
inability to speak
increased sensitivity to pain or touch
increased thirst
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
large, hive-like swelling on the pain, face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
light-colored stools
lightheadedness
loss of appetite
loss of consciousness
muscle stiffness, tension, or tightness
nervousness
night blindness
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pain, warmth, or burning in the fingers, toes, and legs
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin pale skin
pinpoint red spots on the skin
pounding in the ears
problems with vision or hearing
rapid weight gain
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
redness or soreness of the skin
seizures
severe stomach cramping
slow heartbeat
slow speech
sores, welts, or blisters
stiff neck or back
trouble breathing
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual weight gain or loss
upper right stomach pain
uterine cramping and bleeding
vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing
yellow eyes or skin
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
Breast pain
change in or loss of taste
confusion about identity, place, and time
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
decreased concentration
difficulty in moving
frequent urge to defecate
increased clear or white vaginal discharge
irritability
itching of the vagina or genital area
lack or loss of strength
loss or thinning of hair
pain during sexual intercourse
seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
straining while passing stool
thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
trouble sleeping
Incidence not known
Blemishes on the skin
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
inability to have or keep an erection
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
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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