Dolobid, which is available by prescription, relieves pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by arthritis. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed look at the drug, including how it works, side effects, dosing information, and strengths.
Headache, diarrhea, and nausea are common side effects of Dolobid. This eMedTV page also lists rare Dolobid side effects, like anemia, and serious side effects that could signify a heart attack in some people taking the drug, such as chest pain.
If you're taking Dolobid and weight gain occurs over time, lifestyle changes in diet and exercise may help. This eMedTV page also explains that rapid weight gain and swelling can signify congestive heart failure and should be reported to your doctor.
This eMedTV page lists common Dolobid uses, such as relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, as well as pain due to muscle strain. This page also covers uses for the drug in children and off-label uses, like treating migraines.
This eMedTV page provides the starting Dolobid dosage for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and also gives tips on taking the drug. For example, the starting dose for mild to moderate pain is 1000 mg, followed by 500 mg every 12 hours.
As this eMedTV page explains, Dolobid drug interactions can alter the levels of medication in the blood and make some drugs less effective, among other things. Advil, Aleve, and Neoral are a few drugs that can potentially interact with Dolobid.
Dolobid precautions and warnings covered on this eMedTV Web page include things to tell your doctor before taking Dolobid, people who shouldn't take the drug at all (such as those who are nursing), and serious side effects, like liver damage.
As this eMedTV page explains, Dolobid shouldn't be taken during the third trimester of pregnancy, as it could harm the fetus or complicate labor and delivery. This page advises you to tell your doctor if you're taking Dolobid and pregnancy occurs.
This portion of the eMedTV archives highlights generic Dolobid, which is manufactured by several companies and is sold under the name Diflunisal tablets. This page also lists some strengths in which the drug is available.
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