Flurbiprofen is a prescription drug licensed to relieve rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis symptoms. This eMedTV resource offers more information on this medication and its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Some common side effects of flurbiprofen include gas, diarrhea, and nausea. This eMedTV article also lists rare side effects like anemia and asthma; and serious problems that should be reported to your doctor, including bloody nose or vomiting blood.
As this eMedTV page explains, flurbiprofen relieves pain and joint swelling caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions. This page also lists some off-label uses of flurbiprofen, such as treating gout symptoms.
Typically, flurbiprofen dosing starts at 200 mg daily, taken in several doses throughout the day. This eMedTV article discusses dosing in more detail and offers tips on taking the medication (such as always taking it as prescribed).
This eMedTV Web article lists medicines that may potentially cause drug interactions with flurbiprofen (like other NSAIDs and diuretics). This article also explains the possible effects of these interactions.
Women who are in the third trimester of pregnancy or are nursing shouldn't take flurbiprofen. This eMedTV page lists more warnings and precautions with flurbiprofen, including potential side effects (such as anemia) and drug interactions.
