fenoprofen

Taking fenoprofen (Nalfon) for long periods of time can raise your risk of heart attack or stroke, especially if you've had a history of heart disease or are planning a heart bypass surgery. Take fenoprofen (Nalfon) for the shortest amount of time possible needed to control your symptoms in order to lower this risk. Talk to your provider about alternatives to fenoprofen (Nalfon) if you're going to have heart bypass surgery.

Taking fenoprofen (Nalfon) can raise your risk of ulcers and bleeding in the stomach and intestines. Talk to your provider if you suddenly get sharp pains in your stomach or you notice bright, red blood in your vomit or dark, tarry stool.

Fenoprofen (Nalfon) can raise your blood pressure, especially if you have a history of high blood pressure. Check your blood pressure regularly as instructed by your provider.

Fenoprofen (Nalfon) can worsen your symptoms of heart failure, including fluid buildup, which can lead to heart attacks and hospitalizations. Therefore, if you have heart failure, the risks and benefits of using fenoprofen (Nalfon) should be discussed with your provider before starting this medication. If you have heart failure and are taking fenoprofen (Nalfon), your provider will likely monitor you for signs of worsening heart failure.

Fenoprofen (Nalfon) and similar medications in the NSAID family can cause poor kidney function or permanent kidney damage. In some cases, problems with your kidneys may raise the potassium levels in your blood. If you experience irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, less urine output, confusion, or weakness while taking this medication, let your provider know.

Fenoprofen (Nalfon) and similar medications in the NSAID family can cause liver problems. Your provider might order blood tests to make sure that your liver is healthy. Let your provider know if you experience nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, yellowing of skin or whites of the eyes while taking this medication.

If you've experienced a serious allergic reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs in the past, then there's a chance that you may develop an allergic reaction to fenoprofen (Nalfon) as well. Let your provider know about all of your allergies before starting this medication. If you experience hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat after taking fenoprofen (Nalfon), get medical help right away.

Fenoprofen (Nalfon) can cause life-threatening skin reactions such as painful rash or blisters all over the body and peeling of the skin. You may also experience flu-like symptoms. If this happens, you will need to stop taking this medication and switch to a different one.

Fenoprofen (Nalfon) isn't recommended for use during pregnancy, especially during the third trimester, because it can cause serious harm to your unborn baby. If you're pregnant or think you may be pregnant, talk with your provider about other safer alternatives.

Fenoprofen (Nalfon) can raise your risk of bleeding which can lead to anemia (low red blood cells). If you experience fatigue, weakness, pale skin, shortness of breath, or dizziness after taking this medication, let your provider know. Regular blood tests may need to be done to make sure that your red blood cells are within normal levels.