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Side Effects - Alosetron Hydrochloride [Lotronex]

By Amber J. Tresca, About.com

Updated: March 12, 2008

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Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

  • abdominal discomfort or pain
  • anxiety
  • drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • gas
  • nausea
  • trouble sleeping

Less common
  • gastrointestinal discomfort and pain
  • abdominal distention
  • regurgitation and reflux
  • hemorrhoids

Always Notfy Doctor:

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  • abdominal pain

Less common or rare
  • blood in the stool
  • bloody diarrhea
  • constipation
  • darkened urine
  • fever
  • new or worse abdominal pain
  • skin rash
  • unusual fatigue

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