Cytotec and Weight increased - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Weight increased is reported as a side effect among people who take Cytotec (misoprostol), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Voltaren, and have Gastric ulcer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Weight increased when taking Cytotec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,765 people who have side effects when taking Cytotec from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cytotec?

Cytotec has active ingredients of misoprostol. It is often used in abortion. eHealthMe is studying from 5,812 Cytotec users. Check the latest studies of Cytotec.

What is Weight increased?

Weight increased is found to be associated with 2,883 drugs and 3,950 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Weight increased.

On Jul, 04, 2026

5,765 people reported to have side effects when taking Cytotec.
Among them, 45 people (0.78%) have Weight increased.

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Cytotec when they have Weight increased? *

What is the gender of people who have Weight increased when taking Cytotec? *

female: 60 %
male: 40 %

What is the age of people who have Weight increased when taking Cytotec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cytotec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Weight increased? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 37.78%
Headache (pain in head): 15 people, 33.33%
Pain In Extremity: 15 people, 33.33%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 15 people, 33.33%
Weight Decreased: 14 people, 31.11%
Dizziness: 14 people, 31.11%
Weakness: 13 people, 28.89%
Feeling Abnormal: 13 people, 28.89%
Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus): 13 people, 28.89%
Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 13 people, 28.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 7 people, 15.56%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 7 people, 15.56%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 7 people, 15.56%
Polycythaemia Vera (blood disorder in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells): 6 people, 13.33%
Injection Site Pain: 6 people, 13.33%
Gastrointestinal Disorder (functional problems of gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 8.89%
Pain: 4 people, 8.89%
Autonomic Neuropathy (malfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans)): 4 people, 8.89%
Birth Control: 4 people, 8.89%
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv)): 3 people, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on misoprostol (the active ingredients of Cytotec) and Cytotec (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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