Clinoril Information

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Clinoril is a drug that is used to relieve symptoms of arthritis and general pain, fever, or inflammation. This eMedTV segment explains the effects of the drug and offers information on its dosing guidelines and potential side effects.

This eMedTV resource provides a list of potential Clinoril side effects that may occur, such as unexplained rash, nausea, and headache. Side effects that should be reported to a doctor and rare but possible problems are also included.

Clinical studies have not shown a link between Clinoril and weight gain that occurs gradually. This eMedTV article, however, does explain the dangers of developing rapid weight gain with Clinoril and offers tips for helping with gradual weight gain.

Clinoril uses typically include general pain relief and treatment for symptoms of arthritis. This eMedTV page discusses these and other uses for the drug and also lists possible off-label uses, including the relief of lupus symptoms and migraines.

The suggested Clinoril dosage for the treatment of most arthritis symptoms is 150 mg, twice a day. This eMedTV segment also contains Clinoril dosing recommendations for acute pain relief and gout and also offers tips for taking the medicine.

This page on the eMedTV Web site lists medicines that may potentially cause Clinoril drug interactions, including beta blockers, aspirin, and diflunisal. These interactions may increase the levels of Clinoril in your system, among other things.

People who take Clinoril for an extended amount of time may show signs of anemia. This eMedTV page offers more Clinoril precautions and warnings, including other possible side effects to look out for and information on who should not take the drug.

Clinoril and pregnancy may potentially be a bad combination because problems can occur for the unborn child. This eMedTV article provides a detailed look at the possible effects and dangers of using Clinoril during pregnancy.

Generic Clinoril became available once the patent for the drug, which was held by Merck & Co., expired. This eMedTV resource discusses the strengths available for the drug, sold under the name Sulindac tablets, and lists companies that produce it.