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
- More coughing (39%)
- Headache (30%)
- Flushing (27%)
- Flu symptoms (14%)
- Nausea (13%)
- Lockjaw (12%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Back pain
- Tongue pain
- Chest palpitations
- Muscle cramps
- Coughing up blood
- Nosebleeds
- Trouble sleeping
Ventavis serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Bronchospasm (sudden breathing problems): tightening of the throat, tightness in the chest, trouble breathing, wheezing, cough
- Chest pain
- Extremely low blood pressure: dizziness, fainting
- Symptoms of heart failure: shortness of breath, swelling in the legs and belly
Source: DailyMed
The following Ventavis 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:
Incidence not known
Black, tarry stools
difficult or labored breathing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
extreme fatigue
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
irregular breathing
noisy breathing
pinpoint red spots on the skin
swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, fingers, feet, or lower legs
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing or swallowing
unusual bleeding or bruising
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:
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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