NSAIDs Side Effects

While most people tolerate NSAIDs well, there are some potential side effects with these medicines. A few common NSAIDs side effects include nausea, heartburn, and dizziness. There are also some side effects of NSAIDs that require immediate medical attention, including chest pain, shortness of breath, or weakness on one part of your body. These side effects can indicate a heart attack or stroke in some people taking NSAIDs.

 

An Overview of NSAIDs Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects of NSAIDs. However, not everyone who takes NSAIDs will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate NSAIDs well. When people do develop NSAIDs side effects, in many cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
There are several factors that seem to affect the chances of side effects with NSAIDs, including:
 
  • The dosage and type of NSAID
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medicines you may be taking along with the NSAID drug.
     
(The NSAIDs side effects discussed below are not a complete list of side effects reported with NSAIDs. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of NSAIDs side effects with you.)
 

Common NSAIDs Side Effects

All NSAIDs have been studied extensively in clinical trials, with many people worldwide having been evaluated. Based on these studies, the most common NSAIDs side effects include:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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