Feldene Side Effects

Common Feldene side effects include headache, nausea, and an ulcer in the stomach or intestines. Uncommon side effects include fainting, depression, and high blood pressure. There are also some serious Feldene side effects that require emergency medical attention, including chest pain and shortness of breath. You should seek medical attention immediately if you experience these symptoms, which could indicate a potentially life-threatening event like a stroke or heart attack.

 

Feldene Side Effects: An Introduction

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Feldene® (piroxicam); but not everyone who takes Feldene will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Feldene well. When side effects do occur, in many cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(The Feldene side effects discussed below are not a complete list of side effects reported with this drug. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of side effects with you.)
 

Common Feldene Side Effects

Feldene 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 side effects that occur in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, the most common Feldene side effects that occurred more often in those people taking Feldene included:
 
  • Heartburn or indigestion (dyspepsia)
  • Swelling
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Elevated liver enzymes
  • Gas
  • Unexplained bleeding
  • Ulcer in the stomach or intestines (peptic ulcer)
  • Anemia
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Tiredness or weakness
  • Unexplained rash
  • Itching
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus).
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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