Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is misoprostol. You may hear it called by its brand name, Cytotec. Misoprostol helps to prevent stomach ulcers that can be caused by taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications, also known as NSAIDS. It may have other uses, too. 

Misoprostol tablets are often taken multiple times each day. You should take each dose with food. This medication is often used for the same length of time that you will be taking the NSAID medication. It is important to take misoprostol exactly as your doctor tells you to and never give the tablets to anyone else. 

Most people tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include a headache, nausea, diarrhea, and an upset stomach or stomach pain. These effects are normal if they are mild and should go away. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, rare but more serious side effects could occur. You should read the Patient Information Sheet to know which symptoms to watch for and when to report changes. 

Misoprostol can interact with other medicines. You should always check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines.

Misoprostol can harm unborn babies. Women must talk to their doctors about which birth control methods to use and for how long. Women should talk to their doctors before breastfeeding. 

For best results with Misoprostol, use this medication exactly as prescribed and read the Patient Information Sheet for full information.