Sulindac Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Gas
  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Itching
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Visible Water Retention
  • Water Retention

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Headache
  • Nervousness

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
  • A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Stomach Ulcer
  • A Stroke
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Clotting Disorder Called Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Heart Rhythm
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Allergic Reaction Causing Inflammation Of Blood Vessels
  • An Ulcer From Too Much Stomach Acid
  • Anemia
  • Bleeding Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Blockage Of Normal Bile Flow
  • Bloody Vomit
  • Blurred Vision
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Bruising Under The Skin
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Depression
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Fainting
  • Fever
  • Hearing Loss
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Blood Sugar
  • High Levels Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Hives
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation In The Lungs Due To An Allergic Reaction
  • Inflammation Of The Large Intestine
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Stones
  • Liver Failure
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Meningitis Not Due To An Infection
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Nephrotic Syndrome, A Type Of Kidney Disorder
  • Nosebleed
  • Seizures
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Stomach Or Intestinal Ulcer
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Wheezing

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • Abnormal Color Of Urine
  • Black Tarry Stools
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Bloody Urine
  • Chills
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Hair Loss
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • High Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Pink Eye
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • Taste Impairment
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • The Appearance Of Crystals In The Urine

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