Misoprostol (Cytotec) Side Effects

Possible side effects of misoprostol are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if the side effects are severe or persist after about a week.

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Indigestion
• Constipation
• Gas
• Headache 

Some of the adverse effects of misoprostol are more serious. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical help if you develop the following serious symptoms:

• Severe ongoing stomach discomfort
• Blood in vomit
• Blood in stool (black or tarry stools)

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of misoprostol. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual, severe, or persistent. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Misoprostol Overdose: In case of an overdose, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center, provincial poison control center, or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If someone has lost consciousness, collapsed, stopped breathing, or had a seizure, call 911.

Source: FDA