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 Information

Clinoril: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

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

Asthma
Heart disease, including congestive heart failure
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Liver disease or liver failure
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Kidney stones
Bleeding problems or are taking medicines that decrease the blood's ability 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 NSAIDs.

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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