Lodine XL is a medication that is used to treat pain and other symptoms of certain types of arthritis. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at this medication, with information on its effects, potential side effects, dosing information, and more.
Common Lodine XL side effects may include constipation, nausea, and vomiting. This eMedTV article also lists rare but possible side effects, as well as problems that should be reported to a healthcare provider, such as chest pain or vomiting blood.
Gradual weight gain occurs in less than 1 percent of patients taking Lodine XL. This eMedTV article discusses Lodine XL and weight gain, including information on the likelihood of developing this side effect and the dangers of rapid weight gain.
As this eMedTV segment explains, Lodine XL uses mainly include the treatment of symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Lodine XL is also used to treat symptoms of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and lupus.
As this eMedTV page explains, the recommended Lodine XL dosage for treating most arthritis symptoms ranges from 400 mg to 1000 mg. This resource also includes dosing guidelines for treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
ACE inhibitors, aspirin, and diuretics are a few of the drugs that can potentially interact with Lodine XL. This eMedTV article lists other medicines that can cause Lodine XL drug interactions and explains some of the side effects that can result.
This part of the eMedTV archives discusses several Lodine XL precautions and warnings. For example, Lodine XL may potentially cause liver or kidney damage. This page also talks about who should not take the medicine.
Lodine XL is classified as a pregnancy Category C medication. As this eMedTV page explains, this means a healthcare provider may prescribe it if the benefits outweigh the risks to the fetus. This page offers an overview of Lodine XL and pregnancy.
Generic Lodine XL is sold under the name Etodolac Extended-Release tablets. As this portion of the eMedTV Web site explains, generic Lodine XL products are available in a variety of strengths, including 400 mg, 500 mg, and 600 mg.
