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 pains (10%)
- Heartburn (3-9%)
- Nausea (3-9%)
- Diarrhea (3-9%)
- Constipation (3-9%)
- Rash (3-9%)
- Dizziness (3-9%)
- Headache (3-9%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Passing gas
- Stomach cramps
- Itchy and dry skin
- Nervousness
- Ringing in the ear
- Swelling of the arms and legs
Sulindac serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart attack: dizziness, tiredness, cold sweat, trouble breathing, chest pain or tightness, anxiety
- Stroke: tiredness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, difficulty speaking, difficulty walking, weakness on one side of the body
- Stomach bleeds: blood in your vomit, stool that looks like black coffee grounds, pain in your stomach that doesn't go away
- Heart failure: trouble breathing, tiredness, swelling in your body, sudden weight gain
- Kidney damage: nausea, vomiting, tiredness, loss of appetite, changes in how much you urinate
- Liver damage: fever, chills, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, clay-colored stool, and dark urine
- Severe asthma attack: chest pain, cough, difficulty breathing, wheezing
- Serious allergic and skin reaction: fever, rash, body aches, cough, swelling of the face, peeling skin, painful blisters all over your body
Source: DailyMed
The following Sulindac 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
Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
itching skin
passing gas
stomach cramps
swelling
Rare
Back or leg pains
bleeding gums
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloody or black, tarry stools
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred or loss of vision
burning feeling in the chest or stomach
burning while urinating
chills
clay-colored stools
confusion
cough or hoarseness
cracks in the skin
dark urine
decreased urine output
difficult or labored breathing
difficult or painful urination
difficulty with swallowing
dilated neck veins
discoloration of urine
disturbed color perception
dizziness
double vision
extreme fatigue
fainting
feeling of warmth
flu-like symptoms
general body swelling
general feeling of discomfort or illness
groin pain
halos around lights
increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
increased sweating
increased thirst
indigestion
irregular breathing
joint or muscle pain
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
lower back or side pain
muscle aches, pains, or weakness
nervousness
night blindness
noisy breathing
nosebleeds
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
overbright appearance of lights
painful or difficult urination
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pale skin
persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
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
redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest
redness or other discoloration of the skin
redness, swelling, or soreness of the tongue
seizures
severe or continuing stomach pain
severe sunburn
shortness of breath
slow or fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
stiff neck or back
stomach upset
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
tunnel vision
unpleasant breath odor
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
upper right abdominal pain
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
watery or bloody diarrhea
weakness or heaviness of the legs
yellow eyes or skin
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Change in consciousness
decreased awareness or responsiveness
loss of consciousness
severe sleepiness
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
Continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears
hearing loss
Rare
Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
burning, dry, or itching eyes
decreased hearing
difficulty with moving
discharge, excessive tearing
discouragement
false sense of well-being
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling sad or empty
hair loss or thinning of the hair
hallucinations
irritability
loss of interest or pleasure
metallic or bitter taste
mood swings
muscle cramping or stiffness
personality changes
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
restlessness
sensation of spinning
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
sore or dry mucous membranes
swelling or redness in the joints
trouble with concentrating
trouble with sleeping
unable to sleep
vaginal bleeding
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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