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Side Effects of Tegaserod (Cont.)

Common Side Effects With Tegaserod

Tegaserod has been thoroughly studied in clinical trials, with many people having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects that occur in the group of people taking the drug are always documented and compared to the side effects that occur in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, the most common side effects of tegaserod include:
 
  • Headache -- up to 15 percent of people
  • Abdominal pain (or stomach pain) -- up to 12 percent
  • Diarrhea -- up to 8.8 percent
  • Nausea (upset stomach) -- up to 8 percent
  • Intestinal gas -- up to 6 percent
  • Bloating -- up to 4 percent
  • Dizziness -- up to 4 percent.
     
Other side effects occurring in more than 1 percent of people include:
 

Side Effects of Tegaserod to Report

There are a number of side effects with tegaserod that you should report to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • New or suddenly severe abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
  • Severe diarrhea or diarrhea that lasts for several days
  • Vision changes, including blurred vision or double vision
  • Bloody diarrhea or rectal bleeding
  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including unexplained skin rash, itching, hives, unexplained swelling, wheezing, or difficulty breathing or swallowing.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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