Clinoril Precautions and Warnings

Before starting Clinoril, precautions and warnings for the medicine should be reviewed to help ensure a safe treatment process. You should take the smallest effective dose for the shortest period of time to lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, or bleeding problems. Clinoril precautions and warnings also extend to people who are allergic to the drug, have recently had open heart surgery, or are in the third trimester of pregnancy.

 

Clinoril: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Clinoril® (sulindac) if you have:
 
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 currently be taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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