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Fflaurie Sun 11-Aug-24 11:37:48

I had my Naproxen (anti inflammatory) stopped due to stomach erosion. I have been given Etoricoxib instead. I read the side effects leaflet, as well as my GP telling me to only take them sparingly. I am frightened to start them in case of some of the side effects. Has anyone else used Etoricoxib? if so, how did they help your pain and did you have any side effects, although I am aware that it is an individual thing. Thank you.

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polnan Sun 11-Aug-24 11:43:05

oh I just came here to ask about my change of medication.. sorry Fflaurie but my medication question is different.. I have no knowledge of yours, but I do understand how you are not comfortable to change..

my medication change is High Blood pressure tablets taking out inapadimen (?) to another one, that I have taken for 4 days and feel really ill, tired, weary, drained.. can`t cope... Doc never mentioned this.. but the web tells me that my body has to accustom to it. may take weeks!

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dalrymple23 Wed 14-Aug-24 17:17:49

Why don't prescribing doctors ever, ever tell you about the side effects of any medication? I am now suffering the consequences of lack of info.

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Indigo8 Wed 14-Aug-24 17:29:24

Nearly all medication is dispensed in a box which should contain a leaflet which gives details of the medication including possible side effects and contra-indications in plain language.You can also find information on the BNF website.*

polnan do you mean Indapamide?

*Seek proper advice about this if you are worried. I am not a
pharmacist or a doctor.

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NotSpaghetti Wed 14-Aug-24 17:43:50

Our surgery has a fabulous, approachable and helpful clinical pharmacist.
If I want to know things she will always try to help me.

Why not call the surgery and see if you have one?

Good luck.

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