Misoprostol

Yes, Misoprostol might affect your periods. It has been reported to cause menstrual irregularities. It is a known side effect of this drug but if your periods are delayed more than 1 week of expected time then discuss it with your doctor.

The dosage of Misoprostol may vary from case to case and type of condition in which the drug is being given. You are advised to take Misoprostol as prescribed by your doctor. Ideally, it should be taken with the food to minimize the possibility of stomach irritation that can result in diarrhoea. Precautions must be taken in patients with known inflammatory bowel disease, improper kidney function, coronary artery disease, and hypertension.

Yes, Misoprostol is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.

Yes, Misoprostol causes nausea and vomiting, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.

Yes, Misoprostol causes bleeding this occurs due to the expelling the tissues of the fetus from the uterus. But if you observe that the heavy bleeding is continuing for more than 2 hours or usage of a sanitary napkin is more than 2 pads every hour, then this situation warrants immediate hospitalization to recover from blood loss. In case of incomplete or unsuccessful abortion, you may require surgical procedures. The heavy bleeding can be due to uterine rupture. However, this is a rare situation which occurs only in very few cases.