Misoprostol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- diarrhea
- gas or bloating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms call your doctor immediately. Do not take any more misoprostol until you speak to your doctor.
- unexplained weight gain
- excessive tiredness
- lack of energy
- itching
- upset stomach
- loss of appetite
- pain in the upper right part of the stomach
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- flu-like symptoms
- pale skin
- fast heartbeat
- headache
- stiff neck
- sore throat
- muscle pain
- confusion
- sensitivity to light
- fever
- blisters
- rash
- hives
- swelling of the eyes, face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- hoarseness
- unusual vaginal bleeding
- cloudy, discolored, or bloody urine
- back pain
- difficult or painful urination
Source: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a699002.html
