| What is Sulindac?
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Sulindac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid
arthritis, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. It is also used to treat bursitis, tendinitis, acute gouty arthritis, and other types of pain. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Sulindac?
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Sulindac 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,
and vomiting.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common or rare Sulindac 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,
and yellow eyes and skin. |
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| How is Sulindac taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Sulindac provided by your doctor. If you are using
Sulindac for arthritis, it should be taken regularly. 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 Sulindac with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Sulindac. 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
Sulindac with aspirin, blood thinners, cyclosporine, diflunisal, dimethyl sulfoxide,
lithium, loop diuretics, oral diabetes medications, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
or the anti-gout medication benemid. |
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| How should I store Sulindac?
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Store Sulindac at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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