Alosetron HCL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Bleeding Hemorrhoids
  • Significant Constipation

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • Diarrhea
  • Gas
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Urinary Tract Infection

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection
  • A Blockage Of The Intestines With Stool
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • An Abnormally Fast Heartbeat
  • An Ischemic Bowel, A Condition Where The Blood Flow To The Intestine Is Significantly Decreased
  • Blockage Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement
  • Extra Heartbeats
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hives
  • Insufficiency Of The Hypothalamus And Pituitary Gland
  • Insufficient Blood Supply To The Colon
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
  • The Enfolding Of One Part Of The Intestine Into Another
  • Toxic Megacolon
  • Ulcerative Colitis, An Inflammatory Condition Of The Intestines

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Distorted Sense Of Smell Called Parosmia
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Sore Throat
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Abnormal Sexual Function
  • Acne
  • An Increased Need To Urinate Often
  • An Infection Due To A Virus
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Cough
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excess Urination
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Hallucination At The Onset Of Sleep
  • Headache
  • Hematoma, A Collection Of Blood Outside Of The Blood Vessels
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Indigestion
  • Inducing Of A Relaxed Easy State
  • Inflammation Of A Hair Follicle
  • Inflammation Of The Nose Due To An Allergy
  • Inflammation Of The Rectum
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Irregular Periods
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Numbness
  • Taste Impairment
  • Throat Irritation
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Visual Sensitivity To Light

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