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
- Stomach pain
- Upset stomach
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Headache
- Swelling
Less Common Side Effects
- Passing gas
- Stomach ulcer
- Nervousness
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Changes in vision
- Ringing in the ears
Flurbiprofen 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 Flurbiprofen 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:
Less common
Abdominal or stomach pain
bladder pain
bloody or black, tarry stools
bloody or cloudy urine
difficult, burning, or painful urination
frequent urge to urinate
lower back or side pain
rash
severe stomach pain
swelling
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
Rare
Back or leg pains
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloody diarrhea
bloody nose
blurred vision
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
chills
clay-colored stools
cracks in the skin
dark urine
decreased urine output
difficulty breathing
difficulty swallowing
dilated neck veins
dizziness
extreme fatigue
fast heartbeat
feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded
feeling of warmth or heat
fever with or without chills
flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
greatly decreased frequency of urination
headache
high fever
hoarseness
increased blood pressure
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
increased thirst
indigestion
irregular breathing
irregular heartbeat
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
large, flat, blue, or purplish patches in the skin
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
loss of heat from the body
nervousness
noisy breathing
nosebleeds
pale skin
pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
pounding in the ears
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
red, swollen skin
redness or other discoloration of the skin
redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
severe or continuing stomach pain
severe sunburn
shakiness and unsteady walk
skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
slow or fast heartbeat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stomach bloating or cramping
stomach upset
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
swollen or painful glands
tenderness in the stomach area
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing
unpleasant breath odor
unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
vomiting
yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
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:
Less common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
changes in vision
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ear
discouragement
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
fear
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling sad or empty
full feeling
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hearing loss
irritability
lack of appetite
lack or loss of strength
lightheadedness
loss of interest or pleasure
loss of memory
passing gas
problems with memory
sensation of spinning
sleepiness
stomach discomfort
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
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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