Ansaid Information

• Ansaid

Ansaid is a prescription medicine used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV page lists some symptoms that Ansaid relieves (such as pain, fever, and stiffness) and discusses the drug's side effects and strengths.

• Ansaid Side Effects

A few common Ansaid side effects include swelling, headache, and insomnia. This eMedTV segment also lists rare side effects (like confusion and allergic reactions) and serious side effects requiring emergency medical attention (such as chest pain).

• Ansaid Uses

Ansaid is used for treating symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, among other conditions. This eMedTV article also covers off-label Ansaid uses, which include treating migraines and symptoms of gout or chronic fatigue syndrome.

• Ansaid Dosage

The starting Ansaid dosage for relieving rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis symptoms is 200 mg daily. This eMedTV Web page also lists some general dosing tips (such as never taking a double dose) and factors that can affect Ansaid dosing.

• Ansaid Drug Interactions

Warfarin, aspirin, and lithium are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Ansaid. As this eMedTV page explains, Ansaid drug interactions can raise the risk of bleeding or kidney damage and make some drugs less effective, among other things.

• Ansaid Precautions and Warnings

Problems with vision have been reported in some people on Ansaid. This eMedTV page offers more Ansaid precautions and warnings, such as the safety of taking Ansaid while nursing and the risk of liver or kidney damage in some people taking the drug.

• Ansaid and Weight Gain

This eMedTV page lists some things you can do if you're taking Ansaid and weight gain occurs (like getting regular exercise), and also explains that unexplained rapid weight gain along with swelling can signify heart failure in some people on Ansaid.

• Ansaid and Pregnancy

As this eMedTV page explains, Ansaid can possibly cause problems to an unborn child or complicate labor and delivery -- so it's important to let your doctor know if you're taking Ansaid and pregnancy occurs (or you're thinking of becoming pregnant).

• Generic Ansaid

This page on the eMedTV Web site covers generic Ansaid, which is sold under the name Flurbiprofen tablets. This page lists some available strengths of the drug (such as 50 mg and 100 mg) and companies that manufacture it (such as Mylan Laboratories).