Feeling cold all over after taking three misoprostol tablets
May 16, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
Misoprostol tablets, commonly referred to as "Misuo," are often used to relieve symptoms such as headaches, joint pain, and muscle pain, as well as for early pregnancy termination. Experiencing chills after taking three misoprostol tablets could be due to an allergic reaction, drug toxicity, interactions with other medications, uterine contractions, or drug side effects. Patients should use this medication only under a doctor's guidance and must avoid excessive or improper use.
"Misoprostol" usually refers to misoprostol tablets, commonly used to relieve symptoms such as headaches, joint pain, and muscle pain, and also to terminate early pregnancy. Feeling cold all over after taking three misoprostol tablets may be due to allergic reactions, drug poisoning, interactions with other medications, or other causes. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Allergic Reaction
Some individuals may have an allergic reaction to the components of misoprostol tablets, presenting symptoms such as skin itching, difficulty breathing, accompanied by chills and shivering. In most cases, no special treatment is required. If symptoms are severe, patients may take antiallergic medications such as loratadine or cetirizine under medical guidance.
2. Drug Poisoning
Taking more than the recommended dose at one time or repeatedly using misoprostol tablets may lead to drug poisoning, causing adverse reactions such as feeling cold all over, sweating, vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms typically improve once the drug is metabolized. Induced vomiting is a common method used for detoxification.
3. Interaction with Other Medications
Combining certain medications with misoprostol tablets may cause adverse effects. For example, co-administration with oral anticoagulants may result in symptoms like chills and sweating, and may also increase the risk of bleeding. Patients may receive treatments such as gastric lavage or induced vomiting under a doctor's supervision.
Besides the above reasons, symptoms could also stem from uterine contractions or side effects of the medication. Patients should always use this medication under medical supervision, avoid excessive or improper use, and seek prompt medical attention if any adverse reactions occur.
