Diflunisal is often prescribed for arthritis symptoms and pain related to bone, muscle, or tendon injury. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works, possible side effects, tips when taking the drug, overdose symptoms, and more.
Common side effects of diflunisal can include gas, dizziness, and insomnia. This page of the eMedTV archives also lists rare side effects and potentially serious side effects that can signify a heart attack or stroke, such as slurred speech.
What is diflunisal used for? This eMedTV Web page lists numerous uses for the drug, such as treating osteoarthritis symptoms and relieving knee and foot pain. This page also lists off-label diflunisal uses, such as treating fibromyalgia symptoms.
As this eMedTV page explains, the recommended dose of diflunisal for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis is 250 mg to 500 mg twice daily. This page also lists the starting dose for mild to moderate pain and factors affecting diflunisal dosing.
Diuretics, antacids, and corticosteroids are among the drugs that can potentially interact with diflunisal. This eMedTV page explains how drug interactions with diflunisal can increase your risk of liver damage and stomach ulcers, among other things.
Those who are in the third trimester of pregnancy are among the people who shouldn't take diflunisal. This eMedTV Web page lists other warnings and precautions with diflunisal, including serious side effects and potential drug interactions.
