Skip to main content
Sutab

Sutab Side Effects

Ally Tsai, PharmDAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Ally Tsai, PharmD, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on December 4, 2024

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 (48-52%)
  • Distended belly (29-34%)
  • Vomiting (16-23%)
  • Upper stomach pain (16-23%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Dizziness

Sutab serious side effects

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

  • Electrolyte imbalance: vomiting, stomach cramps, dizziness, urinating less than normal, fast heart rate, fast breathing, headache, fainting, or lack of energy
  • Kidney problems: dry mouth, extreme thirst, weakness, low energy, drowsiness, muscle pain or cramps, fast heart beat, nausea, vomiting, not making urine
  • Colon damage: severe stomach pain, rectal bleeding
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Seizures
When do Sutab possible side effects begin and end?
Time passed since treatment started:
M
H
D
W
M
Nausea or vomiting
Bloating
Stomach pain

Source: DailyMed

The following Sutab 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
  • Dehydration—increased thirst, dry mouth, feeling faint or lightheaded, headache, dark yellow or brown urine
  • Fast or irregular heartbeat
  • 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 these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

GoodRx icon

Other Sutab articles

GoodRx icon

Other Osmotic Laxatives side effects articles

Was this page helpful?