Rapiflux Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:
- bloody/black/tarry stools
- vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- easy bruising/bleeding
- fainting
- fast/irregular heartbeat
- muscle weakness/spasm
- seizures
- change in amount of urine
This medication may rarely cause a very serious condition called serotonin syndrome. The risk increases when this medication is used with certain other drugs such as "triptans" used to treat migraine headaches (including sumatriptan, eletriptan), certain antidepressants including other SSRIs (such as citalopram, paroxetine) and SNRIs (such as duloxetine, venlafaxine), lithium, tramadol, tryptophan, or a certain drug to treat obesity (sibutramine). See also Drug Interactions section. Before taking this drug, tell your doctor if you take any of these medications. Serotonin syndrome may be more likely when you start or increase the dose of any of these medications. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop some of the following symptoms:
- hallucinations
- unusual restlessness
- loss of coordination
- fast heartbeat
- severe dizziness
- unexplained fever
- severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
- twitchy muscles
Rarely, males may have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours. If this occurs, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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