APPENDICES: OTHER NSAIDS
The remaining NSAIDs have a powerful anti-inflammatory action, on a par with aspirin. They can all produce side-effects in susceptible individuals, but are reasonably safe for long-term use.
Indomethacin ((Artracin, Flexin Continus, Imbrilon, Indocid, Indolar, Indomod) is powerful anti-inflammatory drug that has been in use for many years. It is useful for morning stiffness because it goes on acting for a long time, and a dose taken the night before will make getting up easier. This drug can cause stomach upsets, headaches or dizziness, in which case another drug will usually be tried. When taken for a long period of time it can also affect the eyes, and it is important to have regular check-ups. Anyone who is allergic to aspirin may react to this drug too.
Sulindac (Clinoril) is a similar drug, with less anti-inflammatory effect than indomethacin but fewer side-effects. It sometimes causes stomach upsets, rashes, dizziness or ringing in the ears. Occasionally more serious side-effects occur which should be reported to the doctor. Other NSAIDs that are similar to indomethacin are etodolsc (Lodine), diclofenac (Rhumalgan, Voltarol), fenclofenac and Tolectin
Piroxicam (Feldene, Larapam) and tenoxicam (Mobiflex) are NSAIDs with strong anti-inflammatory effect. They have the advantage of only needing to be taken once a day. These drugs can sometimes cause stomach upsets, water retention, ringing in the ears, headaches or other side-effects.
Azapropazone (Rheurnox) is another powerful anti-inflammatory. It can sometimes cause side-effects in the form of stomach upsets, headache, water retention and rashes (the skin may become more sensitive to sunlight). As with other drugs of this type, anyone taking them on a long-term basis should have regular check-ups.
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