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POSSIBLE
SIDE EFFECTS
These
include upset stomach, headache, ringing in the
ears, dizziness, rash, itching, easy bruising, fluid
retention, blood in the stool, and _______________________________________.
PRECAUTIONS
You may
use NSAIDs cautiously during pregnancy, but do not
take them during the first 3 months of your pregnancy
or just before delivery. NSAIDs appear in breast
milk and should be used cautiously if you are breastfeeding.
Some
patients taking NSAIDs become more sensitive to
sunlight. Use sunblock and protective clothing;
avoid exposure to sunlight.
Do not
take more than the recommended dose.
Do not
take NSAIDs with other drugs, including over-the-counter
medications, without first checking with your nurse
or doctor. Over-the-counter medications are medications
that you can buy without a doctor s prescription.
Tell
any nurse, doctor, or dentist who is taking care
of you that you are taking NSAIDs for your lupus.
Since
NSAIDs can cause stomach and intestinal upset and
irritation, take them with food or after meals.
You should also avoid alcoholic beverages, because
alcohol can aggravate these stomach and intestinal
problems. Check with your doctor for guidance on
these issues.
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