| What is Bextra?
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Bextra is prescribed for the relief of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and painful menstruation. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Bextra?
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Bextra side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, indigestion, nausea, swelling in the hands and feet,
and upper respiratory infection.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common and rare Bextra side effects may include abdominal fullness, abnormal or bloody stools, abnormal taste, acne, allergic reactions, anxiety, appendicitis, appetite changes, back pain, bad breath, bad dreams, belching, blood disorders, breast pain, brittle bones, burning or tingling sensation, cervical dysplasia, chest pain, chills, clotting problems, colitis, confusion, constipation, convulsions, coughing, cysts and tumors, dehydration, depression, digestive tract inflammation, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, ear and vision problems, eye pain and problems, facial swelling, fatigue, fever, gallstones, general feeling of illness, generalized swelling, glandular problems, goiter, gout, hair loss, heart and circulation problems, heartburn, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, high cholesterol, high or low blood pressure, hot flushes, incontinence, impotence, infections, inflamed tendons or bones, intestinal problems and bleeding, joint problems, kidney failure, loss of sensation, mania, menstrual problems, migraine, mouth inflammation, muscle pain, muscle tension, nerve pain and problems, nervousness, nosebleeds, pain, prostate problems, psychosis, rash and other skin problems, respiratory problems, runny nose, skin inflammation, sleep problems, sore throat, stiff neck, stroke, swallowing problems, sweating, swelling around the eyes, tarry stools, thirst, tooth disorders, tremors, tumors, twitching, ulcer, urinary problems, vertigo, vomiting, weakness,
and weight changes. |
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| How is Bextra taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Bextra provided by your doctor. Bextra can be taken with or without food, and can be taken along with antacids if necessary.
If you miss a dose take 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.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Bextra with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Bextra. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Bextra with
aspirin, blood pressure medications known as ACE inhibitors, cough medications containing
dextromethorphan, fluconazole, ketoconazole, lithium, warfarin, or water pills. |
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| How should I store Bextra?
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Store Bextra at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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