By blocking the effects of prostaglandins, etodolac is useful at reducing pain, inflammation, and joint swelling associated with different forms of
arthritis and painful conditions.
When and How Do I Take Etodolac?
General considerations for when and how to take etodolac include the following:
- Etodolac comes in a tablet or capsule form. It is taken by mouth.
- Your etodolac dosage should be taken with a glass of water. Taking it with milk or food may prevent stomach upset.
- Do not break, chew, or crush the etodolac tablets or capsules.
- When treating osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, it may take several weeks before the full effects of etodolac are felt.
- It is important to take the lowest effective dose for the least amount of time in order to treat your condition. This will decrease the chances of developing serious side effects.
- Etodolac should be taken at the same time each day to maintain an even level of medicine in your blood.
- For etodolac to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Etodolac will not work if you take it differently from how your healthcare provider recommends.
Dosing Information for Etodolac
The dose of etodolac that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- The medical condition being treated
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you are currently taking.
As is always the case, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
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