Ansaid Precautions and Warnings

There are a number of Ansaid precautions and warnings to be aware of. For example, Ansaid can cause cardiovascular events such as a heart attack or stroke in some people. Also, you are not recommended to take Ansaid if you are nursing or in the third trimester of pregnancy. Some other precautions and warnings with Ansaid include potential drug interactions, the safety of taking Ansaid if you drink alcohol frequently, and the risk of high blood pressure, allergic reactions, or problems in the stomach and intestines in some people taking this medicine.

Ansaid Information

Ansaid: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Ansaid^® (flurbiprofen) if you have:

Asthma
Heart disease, including congestive heart failure
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Liver disease or failure
Kidney disease or failure
Bleeding problems (or if you are taking a medicine that decreases the ability of your blood to clot)
Diabetes
Nasal polyps
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE)
Stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, or a history of either condition
Any allergies to medicines, including aspirin or other NSAID pain medicines.

Also let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding
Drink alcohol frequently
Smoke
Are having or have recently had heart surgery.

Also, tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you may be currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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