Clinoril Side Effects

For those taking Clinoril, side effects are a possibility. The most commonly reported side effects include heartburn, dizziness, gas, and nausea. Rare side effects (occurring in less than 1 percent of people) include increased liver enzymes, pancreatitis, and hair loss. If you develop serious side effects of Clinoril, such as an allergic reaction or vomiting blood, seek immediate medical attention.

Clinoril Information

An Overview of Clinoril Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Clinoril^® (sulindac). However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, they are generally minor and either require no treatment or can be easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.

Several factors can affect the chances of developing Clinoril side effects, including:

Your Clinoril dosage
Your age
Other medical conditions
Other medicines being taken at the same time.

(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Clinoril. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Clinoril side effects with you.)

Common Side Effects of Clinoril

Clinoril has been studied extensively in clinical trials, with thousands of people worldwide having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects are always documented and compared to those that occurred in a similar group of people not taking the medicine.

Based on these studies, the most common side effects of Clinoril include:

Stomach pain
Indigestion or heartburn
Nausea, with or without vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Unexplained rash
Dizziness
Headache.

Other side effects (occurring in more than 1 percent of people) include but are not limited to:

Gas
Decreased appetite
Cramps
Itching
Nervousness
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Swelling.

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