Common side effects of Vimovo (esomeprazole/naproxen) may include:
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Vimovo (esomeprazole/naproxen) may include:
- severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody.
If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.
Please note this is not a complete list of side effects. Not everyone experiences side effects; they are not guaranteed. If you do have side effects and they become unmanageable, consult your doctor about alternate medications.
Contact your doctor if you notice signs of…
liver problems: nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
kidney problems: little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;
low magnesium: dizziness, fast or irregular heart rate, tremors (shaking) or jerking muscle movements, feeling jittery, muscle cramps, muscle spasms in your hands and feet, cough or choking feeling;
new or worsening symptoms of lupus: joint pain, and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight;
stomach or intestinal bleeding: bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
heart problems: swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath; or
low red blood cells (anemia): pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating.