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
- Very frequent contractions without signs of stress in the baby (2-5%)
- Signs of stress in the baby without very frequent contractions (3-4%)
- Very frequent contractions with signs of stress in the baby (3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Fever
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Low blood pressure
Cervidil serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood-clotting problem: bleeding from multiple areas of the body, shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion
- Amniotic fluid embolism syndrome: trouble breathing, agitation, anxiety, confusion, seizures, excessive bleeding
Source: DailyMed
The following Cervidil 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:
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 or rare
Chills or shivering
flushing
headache
swelling of the genital area (vulva)
tender or mildly bloated abdomen or stomach
This procedure may still result in some effects, which occur after the procedure is completed, that need medical attention. Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects occur:
Chills or shivering (continuing)
fever (continuing)
foul-smelling vaginal discharge
pain in lower abdomen
unusual increase in bleeding of the uterus
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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