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Clinoril, is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and is used to ease the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis), and ankylosing spondylitis (stiffness and progressive arthritis of the spine). It is also utilized to treat bursitis, tendinitis, acute gouty arthritis, and other types of pain.
The safety and effectiveness of this medication in the treatment of people with severe, incapacitating rheumatoid arthritis have not been established.
You should have frequent checkups with your doctor if you take Clinoril regularly. Ulcers or internal bleeding can occur without warning.
Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
If you are using Clinoril for arthritis, it should be taken regularly.
If you miss a dose - t ake it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at the same time.
Side effects cannot be predicted. If any occur or change in intensity, inform your physician as soon as possible. Only your physician can decide if it is safe for you to resume taking Clinoril.
- More common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, gas, headache, indigestion, itching, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, rash, ringing in ears, stomach cramps, swelling due to fluid retention, vomiting
- Less common or rare side effects may include:
Abdominal bleeding, abdominal inflammation, anemia, appetite change, bloody diarrhea, blurred vision, change in color of urine, chest pain, colitis, congestive heart failure, depression, fever, hair loss, hearing loss, hepatitis, high blood pressure, inability to sleep, inflammation of lips and tongue, kidney failure, liver failure, loss of sense of taste, low blood pressure, muscle and joint pain, nosebleed, painful urination, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, sensitivity to light, shortness of breath, skin eruptions, sleepiness, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (blisters in the mouth and eyes), vaginal bleeding, weakness, yellow eyes and skin
If you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Clinoril, aspirin, or similar drugs, or if you have had asthma spells caused by aspirin or other drugs of this type, you should not consume this medication. Make sure that your physician is aware of any drug reactions that you have felt.
Stomach ulcers and bleeding could happen without warning, especially if you are 65 or older. These and other side effects are also more likely to occur if you have poor kidney function.
This medication should be used with care if you have kidney or liver disease; it can cause liver inflammation in some individuals.
Do not take aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory medications while consuming Clinoril, unless your physician informs you to do so.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Clinoril, which can hide the signs and symptoms of an infection. Be sure to inform your physician about any infection you may have.
Clinoril can cause vision troubles. If you experience a change in your vision, inform your physician.
If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, this medication can increase water retention. Use with caution.
If you develop pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), Clinoril should be halted immediately and do not resume taking this medication.
Clinoril could cause you to become drowsy or less alert. If this occurs, driving or operating hazardous machinery or partaking in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness is not recommended.
If Clinoril is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your physician before combining Clinoril with the following:
Aspirin
Blood thinners such as Coumadin
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune)
Diflunisal (Dolobid)
Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)
Lithium
Loop diuretics such as Lasix
Methotrexate
Oral diabetes medications
Other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Aleve, Motrin, others)
The anti-gout medication Benemid
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