Q. |
What are some of the serious side effects of
the anti-inflammatory drug? |
A. |
You should see your
doctor as soon as you can if you see or feel any of the following:
- You may have bloody
or black tarry stools or bowel movements;
- You may feel short of
breath, wheeze or feel tightness in the chest;
- You may notice skin
rash, swelling, hives or itching;
- You may have an upset
stomach that does not go away;
- Your skin or eyes may
become yellow;
- You may feel tired,
sick or do not feel like eating;
- You may notice some
changes in your urine;
- You may notice that
your feet or lower legs become swollen;
- You may notice that
your vision becomes blurred, or that you have other problems with your
eyes;
- You may feel
confused, depressed or dizzy;
- You may have problems
with hearing;
- You may have pain
while peeing or emptying your bladder;
- You may have other
side effects that you think may have been caused by the drug.
You should contact
your doctor right away if you have any of these side
effects |
Q. |
What are some of the possible serious
short-term effects of this medicine? |
A. |
This medicine contains
strong harsh or toxic chemicals, which can cause serious side effects in your
body. Some of these side effects are:
- Bone-marrow
suppression. Bone marrow produces red blood cells. If this is suppressed or
stopped, you would have fewer red blood cells and may feel more
tired.
- Hypersensitivity
reactions. You may have an allergic reaction such as hives or a rash to the
medicine.
- Gastrointestinal
toxicity. Due to the toxic or strong chemical in the medicine, you may have
abdominal cramps, diarrhea, flatulence or gas.
- Pulmonary toxicity.
You may have coughing or wheezing. The lungs could produce mucus as a result of
the toxic side effect of the medicine. So you may find that you are coughing up
more mucus.
If you notice that you
are experiencing any of these serious side effects, see your doctor right
away. |
Q. |
What are some of the warning signs of this
medicine? |
A. |
Contact your doctor
immediately if you experience:
- Skin rash (patches
of red skin);
- Vasculitis
(inflammation or swelling of the lining of small blood vessels). You may notice
that the skin becomes red, warm to touch or swollen. This could be a sign of
vasculitis.
- Bleeding;
- Fever;
- Persistent or
continual cough.
If you notice any of
these or other unusual symptoms, see your doctor as soon as
possible. |
Q. |
What should I do if I have disturbing
thoughts or unusual behaviour while taking this drug? |
A. |
If you have any unusual
or scary thoughts or if you find you are acting differently while taking this
medicine, talk to your doctor immediately. Some of these behaviours may
include:
- Aggression
becoming angry, arguing with others, interrupting conversations;
- Extroversion
talking to others more than usual, talking continually;
- Confusion
forgetting where you are or what you were doing;
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