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What is Ansaid and why is it prescribed? Ansaid, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is used to relieve the inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. You should have frequent checkups with your doctor if you take Ansaid regularly. Ulcers or internal bleeding can occur without warning. How should you take Ansaid? Follow your doctors directions for taking Ansaid. Your doctor may ask you to take Ansaid with food or an antacid. If you are using Ansaid for arthritis, it should be taken regularly. If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at the same time. Store Ansaid at room temperature. Are there any Ansaid side effects? Ansaid side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Ansaid side effects may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, general feeling of illness, headache, indigestion, nausea, swelling due to fluid retention, and urinary tract infection. Less common or rare Ansaid side effects may include altered sense of smell, anemia, anxiety, asthma, blood in the urine, bloody diarrhea, bruising, chills and fever, confusion, conjunctivitis, constipation, depression, dizziness, feeling of illness, gas, heart failure, hepatitis, high blood pressure, hives, inflammation of the nose or mouth, inflammation of the stomach, insomnia, itching, kidney failure, lack of coordination, memory loss, nervousness, nosebleed, peptic ulcer, pins and needles, rash, ringing in the ears, sensitivity of skin to light, severe allergic reaction, skin inflammation with or without sores and crusting, sleepiness, stomach and intestinal bleeding, swelling of throat, tremor, twitching, vision changes, vomiting, vomiting blood, weakness, weight changes, welts, and yellow eyes and skin. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Ansaid? If Ansaid is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Ansaid with Antacids, Aspirin, Beta blockers (such as the blood pressure medications Inderal and Tenormin), Blood thinners (such as Coumadin), Cimetidine (Tagamet), Methotrexate (Rheumatrex), Oral diabetes drugs (such as Micronase), Ranitidine (Zantac), or Water pills (such as Lasix and Bumex). Are there any special warnings about Ansaid? Ansaid should be used with caution if you have kidney or liver disease. Kidney problems are most likely to develop in such people, as well as in those with heart failure, those taking water pills, and older adults. If you have asthma, take Ansaid with extra caution. Do not take aspirin or similar drugs while taking Ansaid, unless your doctor tells you to do so. Ansaid can cause vision problems. If you experience a change in your vision, inform your doctor. Blurred and/or decreased vision has occurred while taking this medication. Ansaid slows the clotting process. If you are taking blood-thinning medication, this drug should be taken with caution. This drug can increase water retention. If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, use with caution. If you want to take Ansaid for pain less serious than that of arthritis, be sure to discuss the risks of using this drug with your doctor. |
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