Ponstel Side Effects

There are numerous possible side effects that may develop with the use of Ponstel. Side effects that are reported in more than 1 percent of patients include: indigestion or heartburn, headache, high liver enzymes, and unexplained rash. Certain Ponstel side effects may be a sign of a more serious complication, so be sure to notify your healthcare provider immediately if you experience fluid retention, unexplained weight gain, or signs of an allergic reaction.

 

Ponstel Side Effects: An Overview

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Ponstel® (mefenamic acid). However, not everyone who takes Ponstel will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Ponstel well. When side effects do occur, they are generally minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
There are also several factors that seem to affect the chances of developing side effects, including a person's:
 
  • Dosage of Ponstel
  • Age
  • Other medical conditions
  • Current medicines.
     
(The Ponstel side effects discussed below are not a complete list of side effects reported with this drug. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of side effects with you.)
 

Common Ponstel Side Effects

Ponstel has been studied in clinical trials, with many people having been evaluated. In these studies, side effects are always documented and compared to those that occur in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. Based on these studies, the most common Ponstel side effects include:
 
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion or heartburn (dyspepsia)
  • Nausea with or without vomiting
  • Gas
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Ulcer in the stomach or intestines (peptic ulcer)
  • High liver enzymes
  • Unexplained rash
  • Unexplained bleeding
  • Anemia
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Itching
  • Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Swelling.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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