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What is Oruvail and why is it prescribed? Oruvail is used to treat the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis over the long term, not severe attacks that come on suddenly. You should have frequent check-ups with your doctor if you take Oruvail regularly. Ulcers or internal bleeding can occur without warning. How should you take Oruvail? Follow your doctors directions for taking Oruvail. To minimize side effects, your doctor may recommend that you take Oruvail with food, an antacid, or milk. If you are using Oruvail for arthritis, it should be taken regularly. Orudis and Oruvail should not be taken together. If you miss a dose and you take Oruvail on a regular schedule, 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. Do not take two doses at once. Store Oruvail at room temperature in a tightly closed container. Are there any Oruvail side effects? Oruvail side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Oruvail side effects may include abdominal pain, changes in kidney function, constipation, diarrhea, dreams, fluid retention, gas, headache, inability to sleep, indigestion, nausea, and nervousness. Less common or rare Oruvail side effects may include allergic reaction, amnesia, anemia, asthma, belching, blood in the urine, bloody or black stools, change in taste, chills, confusion, congestive heart failure, coughing up blood, conjunctivitis, depression, difficult or labored breathing, dizziness, dry mouth, eye pain, facial swelling due to fluid retention, general feeling of illness, hair loss, hepatitis, high blood pressure, hives, impaired hearing, impotence, increase in appetite, increased salivation, infection, inflammation of the mouth, irregular or excessive menstrual bleeding, itching, jaundice, kidney failure, liver problems, loosening of fingernails, loss of appetite, migraine, muscle pain, nasal inflammation, nosebleed, pain, peptic or intestinal ulcer, rapid heartbeat, rash, rectal bleeding, red or purple spots on the skin, ringing in the ears, sensitivity to light, skin discoloration, skin eruptions, skin inflammation and flaking, sleepiness, sore throat, stomach inflammation, sweating, swelling of the throat, thirst, throbbing heartbeat, tingling or pins and needles, vertigo, visual disturbances, vomiting, vomiting blood, and weight gain or loss. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Oruvail? If Oruvail 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 Oruvail with Aspirin, Blood thinners (such as Coumadin), Diuretics such as hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), Lithium (Lithonate), Methotrexate, or Probenecid (the gout medication Benemid). Oruvail can prolong bleeding time. If you are taking blood-thinning medication, use Oruvail cautiously. Do not combine pain relievers without asking your doctor. If you usually have three or more alcoholic drinks a day, ask your doctor about taking pain relievers. Are there any special warnings about Oruvail? Remember that stomach ulcers and bleeding can occur without warning. Oruvail should be used with caution if you have kidney or liver disease. If you are taking Oruvail for an extended period of time, your doctor will check your blood for anemia. Oruvail can increase water retention. Use with caution if you have heart disease or high blood pressure. Check with your doctor before taking Oruvail if the painful area is red or swollen. Also check with your doctor if, after you have started taking Oruvail, your symptoms continue or get worse, new symptoms appear, or you have stomach pain. |
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