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from eMedTV.comDosing Information
The dose of Cytotec your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on how well you tolerate the medication. As is always the case, do not adjust your dosage unless your healthcare provider specifically tells you to do so.(Click Cytotec Dosage for more information.)
Side Effects of Cytotec
Just like any medicine, Cytotec may cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience problems. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well.If reactions do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of Cytotec include but are not limited to:
(Click Cytotec Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
Important Information for Your Healthcare Provider
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking this medication if you have:- Heart disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Any allergies, including to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
- Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Cytotec and Pregnancy)
- Breastfeeding (see Cytotec and Breastfeeding).
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are taking, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
(Click Cytotec Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH, BCPP
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD