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
- Nausea (7-13%)
- Vomiting (4-6%)
- Stomach distension (feeling full or bloated; 1-6%)
- Stomach pain (3%)
- Headache (2-3%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Abnormal electrolyte levels
Suflave serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Kidney problems: weakness; drowsiness; urinating less than normal; swelling of ankles, feet, and legs
- Electrolyte imbalance (changes in body fluid and blood salts): vomiting, stomach cramps, dizziness, urinating less than normal, fast heart rate, fast breathing, headache, fainting, lack of energy
- Heartbeat problems: feeling anxious, a fluttering in the chest, chest pain, dizziness, feeling lightheaded
- Colon ulcers: severe stomach pain, bleeding from the rectum
- Severe allergic reaction: rash, swelling in the face or throat, trouble breathing
- Seizures
- Choking
Source: Prescribing information
The following Suflave 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
- Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
- Kidney injury—decrease in the amount of urine, swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet
- Seizures
- Sudden or severe stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, fever, nausea, vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
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