Ketoprofen (Cont.)

Side Effects of Ketoprofen

(The side effects listed below are NOT a complete list of possible side effects of ketoprofen. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of ketoprofen side effects with you.)
 
As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with ketoprofen. Not everyone who takes the medicine will experience side effects, though. When people do develop ketoprofen side effects, however, they are generally minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by the patient or his or her healthcare provider.
 
Common side effects with ketoprofen include:
 
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain (or stomach pain)
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Gas
  • Decreased appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Unexplained rash
  • Vision problems
  • Ulcer in the stomach or intestines (peptic ulcer).
     
Less common but serious side effects include:
 
  • Cardiovascular problems, including a heart attack or stroke
  • Stomach or intestine problems, including bleeding, ulcers, or a hole (known as a perforation)
  • Liver damage
  • Kidney problems, including kidney failure
  • Fluid retention
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Allergic reaction
  • Unexplained rash.
     
These possible serious side effects are seen with all NSAIDs and can lead to life-threatening complications or even loss of life.
 
(Click Ketoprofen Side Effects to learn more about specific side effects of ketoprofen, including information about signs of serious side effects.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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