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Orenitram

Orenitram Side Effects

Dalga Surofchy, PharmD, APhAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Dalga Surofchy, PharmD, APh, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on July 22, 2021

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

  • Headache (63-75%)
  • Diarrhea (30-69%)
  • Nausea (30-40%)
  • Vomiting (17-36%)
  • Flushing (reddening of your skin, 15-45%)
  • Jaw pain (11-18%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Pain in the arms or legs
  • Stomach pain
  • Bleeding

Orenitram serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Allergic reaction

Source: DailyMed

The following Orenitram side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

  • Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • Bleeding—bloody or black, tar-like stools, vomiting blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds, red or dark brown urine, small red or purple spots on skin, unusual bruising or bleeding
  • Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

  • Diarrhea
  • Facial flushing, redness
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet

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