The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
The following side effects were reported in 1% to 10% of people who took etodolac:
- Stomach pain
- Indigestion or heartburn
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Passing gas
- Stomach ulcer
- Stomach bleeding
- Swelling
- Headache
- Ringing in the ears
- Itching
- Rash
- Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Elevated liver enzymes
Less Common Side Effects
- Chills
- Blurred vision
- Urinary problems
- Muscle pain
Etodolac serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Stomach bleeding: feeling faint, vomiting blood, bloody or dark stools, severe stomach pain or discomfort
- Heart attack: chest pain or tightness; pain that spreads to your shoulder, arm, neck, or jaw
- Stroke: difficulty breathing, weakness in one part of your body or face, slurred speech
- Heart failure: difficulty breathing, swelling, fast heartbeat
- Liver problems: swelling of your stomach, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, dark or brown urine, confusion
- Kidney problems: tiredness, dry and itchy skin, low appetite, urinating less than usual, foamy or bloody urine, muscle cramps
- Serious allergic reaction or skin reaction: hives, rash, blisters, skin reddening, blisters, swelling of the lips or tongue, difficulty breathing
Source: DailyMed
The following Etodolac side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Abdominal or stomach bloating, burning, cramping, or pain
belching
bloody or black, tarry stools
blurred vision
body aches or pain
cloudy urine
congestion
cough or hoarseness
decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
dizziness
dryness or soreness of throat
feeling of indigestion
fever or chills
headache
increased bleeding time
itching skin
loss of appetite
lower back or side pain
nervousness
pain in the chest below the breastbone
painful or difficult urination
pale skin
pounding in the ears
rash
severe stomach pain
slow or fast heartbeat
swelling
tender, swollen glands in neck
trouble in swallowing
troubled breathing with exertion
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
voice changes
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Symptoms of overdose
Agitation
change in consciousness
confusion
difficult or troubled breathing
hostility
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
irritability
loss of consciousness
muscle twitching
pain or discomfort in chest, upper stomach, or throat
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rapid weight gain
seizures
shortness of breath
sleepiness
stupor
swelling of face, ankles, or hands
tightness in chest
unusual drowsiness, dullness, or feeling of sluggishness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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