Tried or prescribed Misoprostol? Share your experience.
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• This medicine is used to prevent NSAID-associated gastric ulcers in patients with a history of ulcers.
• This medicine is used to get your cervix ready for childbirth.
• This medicine is used to end your pregnancy.
• This medicine is used to start labor.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine to prevent ulcers.
What are some possible side effects of this medicine?
• Headache.
• Belly pain.
• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
• Diarrhea.
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of...