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Etodolac tablets What does this drug do? Etodolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). Etodolac works by getting rid of hormones in the body that cause pain and swelling. Etodolac is used to treat osteoarthritis, which is the most common type of arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. It is also used in other ways to take away pain. Etodolac can also be used in ways that aren't mentioned in this guide. What do I need to tell my doctor before taking this medicine? Taking an NSAID can make you more likely to have life-threatening problems with your heart or blood flow, like a heart attack or stroke. The longer you use an NSAID, the higher this risk gets. Do not take this medicine right before or right after having a heart bypass (also called coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG). NSAIDs can also make you more likely to have serious problems with your stomach or intestines, like bleeding or holes (forming of a hole). These conditions can be fatal, and stomach problems can happen at any time while you're taking an NSAID. Adults over 65 may be even more likely to have these serious GI side effects. Do not take Etodolac if you are allergic to it or if you have had a bad reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs in the past. Before you take Etodolac, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or if you have had a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot in the past; if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, or high blood pressure; if you have had stomach ulcers or bleeding in the past; if you have liver or kidney disease; if you have asthma; if you have polyps in your nose; if you have trouble with bleeding or blood clotting; If you have any of these conditions, your dose may need to be changed or you may need special tests before you can take Etodolac safely. FDA pregnancy category C. This medicine could hurt a baby who is still in the womb. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or want to get pregnant while you are getting treatment. If you take Etodolac during the last three months of pregnancy, it could hurt the baby. If your doctor hasn't told you to, don't take Etodolac while you're pregnant. No one knows if Etodolac gets into breast milk or if it could hurt a baby who is being fed by a mother. If you are breastfeeding, do not take Etodolac without telling your doctor. Without a doctor's advice, you shouldn't give this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old. How do I take this medication? Take Etodolac just as your doctor told you to. Do not take more of the medicine or take it for longer than your doctor tells you to. Follow the directions on the label of your medicine. Do not crush, chew, or break a long-acting pill. Take the pill as a whole. It is made so that the medicine gets into the body slowly. If you broke the pill, too much of the drug would come out at once. Your symptoms may not get better for up to two weeks after you start taking this medicine. Use the medicine as directed to get the best results. If your symptoms don't get better, you should talk to your doctor. If you take Etodolac for a long time, your doctor may want to check on you often to make sure that it isn't doing anything bad. Do not skip any appointments with your doctor. Some medical tests can give you strange results if you take etodolac. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are taking Etodolac. Etodolac should be kept at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. What if I forget to take one? As soon as you remember, take the dose you forgot. If it's almost time for your next dose, don't take the one you missed. Instead, wait until your next regular time to take the medicine. Do not take more medicine than usual to make up for the dose you missed. What will happen if I take too much? If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, call 911 right away. Symptoms of an overdose may include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, drowsiness, black or bloody stools, coughing up blood, shallow breathing, fainting, or coma. What should I keep an eye out for while I'm taking this medicine? Do not use any other over-the-counter medicines for colds, allergies, or pain unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. Many over-the-counter medicines have aspirin or other drugs that are similar to Etodolac (such as ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen). If you take certain things at the same time, you might take too much of this kind of medicine. Check the label of any other medicine you are taking to see if it has aspirin, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, or naproxen in it. If you are taking Etodolac, don't drink alcohol. Etodolac can make you more likely to get stomach bleeding if you drink alcohol. Don't stay out in the sun for too long. Etodolac may make the skin more sensitive to the sun. When you can't avoid being in the sun, use sunscreen and wear protective clothing. What are the possible side effects of this medicine? If you have hives, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face, lips, tongue, or throat, you may be having an allergic reaction and need to see a doctor right away. Stop taking Etodolac and get medical help or call your doctor right away if any of the following serious side effects happen: chest pain, weakness, shortness of breath, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance; black, bloody, or tarry stools; coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; swelling or rapid weight gain; urinating less than usual or not at all; nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); fever, sore throat, headache, blistering, peeling (convulsions). Less serious side effects of Etodolac include an upset stomach, mild heartburn or stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, bloating, gas, dizziness, headache, nervousness, skin itching or rash, sore throat, stuffy nose, blurred vision, or ringing in the ears. This isn't a full list of all possible side effects, and there may be others. What could go wrong if I take this medicine? Tell your doctor if you are taking an antidepressant like citalopram (Celexa), duloxetine (Cymbalta), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), or venlafaxine (Effexor). Taking any of these medicines with Etodolac could make you more likely to get bruises or bleed. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs before you take Etodolac: a blood thinner like warfarin (Coumadin); cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune); digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); a diuretic like furosemide (Lasix); steroids (prednisone and others); aspirin or other NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory This is not a full list of all the drugs that can interact with Etodolac. Tell your doctor about all of the prescription and non-prescription drugs you take. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbs, and medicines given to you by other doctors. Do not start taking a new medicine without telling your doctor.