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
- Diarrhea (14%)
- Indigestion (13%)
- Stomach pain (12%)
- Constipation (up to 9%)
- Gas (up to 9%)
- Nausea (up to 9%)
- Dizziness (up to 9%)
- Headache (up to 9%)
- Itching (up to 9%)
- Rash (up to 9%)
- Ringing in the ears (up to 9%)
- Swelling (up to 9%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
- Trouble sleeping
- Nervousness
Nabumetone serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Stomach ulcer: gnawing pain in the stomach, acid reflux, feel full quickly
- 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; sweating
- Stroke: chest pain, trouble breathing, weakness in one part of your body or face, blurred vision, slurred speech, severe headache
- Heart failure: trouble breathing, swelling, sudden weight gain, tiredness, dizziness
- Kidney problems: urinating less than usual, foamy or bloody urine, muscle cramps, low appetite, tiredness, dry and itchy skin
- Liver problems: swelling of your stomach, yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes, confusion, dark or brown urine
- Serious allergic reaction: hives, rash, swelling of the face, swelling of the lips or tongue, trouble breathing, fever, swollen lymph nodes
- Serious skin reactions: rash, skin reddening, blisters, peeling skin
Source: DailyMed
The following Nabumetone 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
Burning feeling in chest or stomach
indigestion
stomach upset
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
tenderness in stomach area
vomiting
Rare
Bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, loosening of skin
bloody or black, tarry stools
bloody or cloudy urine
burning upper abdominal pain
changes in vision
chills
clay-colored stools
dark-colored urine
difficult or labored breathing
difficulty swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
fluid-filled skin blisters
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine
hives or welts
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
increased thirst
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
pain in lower back or side
pinpoint red spots on skin
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips or tongue
rapid breathing
red irritated eyes
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
redness or other discoloration of skin
severe or continuing stomach pain
severe sunburn
shortness of breath
skin thinness
sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips
stomach bloating, burning, or cramping
swelling of face, fingers, feet or lower legs
tightness in chest
unpleasant breath odor
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vaginal bleeding
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
weight gain or loss
yellow eyes or skin
Symptoms of overdose
Agitation
blurred vision
coma
confusion
hostility
irregular, fast or slow, or shallow breathing
irritability
muscle twitching
nervousness
pain or discomfort in chest, upper stomach, or throat
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
pounding in the ears
seizures
severe stomach pain
slow heartbeat
stupor
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:
More common
Acid or sour stomach
belching
bloated full feeling
continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in ears
excess air or gas in stomach or intestines
hearing loss
indigestion
mild diarrhea
passing gas
Less common
Increased sweating
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
trouble sleeping
unable to sleep
Rare
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
general feeling of discomfort or illness
increased appetite
lack or loss of strength
lightheadedness
sensation of spinning
shakiness in legs, arms, hands, feet
trembling or shaking of hands or feet
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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