diflunisal

Developed in 1971, Diflunisal is a “nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug” that works by inhibiting hormones that are responsible for pain and inflammation in the human body. According to drugs.com, it is also used to “treat mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis”. There are actually a few things about this drug that you should know before you go ahead and use it. First of all, Diflunisal does ‘increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease.”(drugs.com) Besides, older adults need to be extremely cautious while using Diflunisal as it “may cause stomach or intestinal bleeding, which can be fatal.” So, in order to make sure that this drug is safe for you, you need to let your doctor know if you have a history of heart attack, asthma, kidney or liver disease, or if you have high blood pressure. It is worth noting that taking diflunisal may harm the unborn baby, especially if you take it during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Additionally, this medicine may also harm a nursing baby, considering it can pass into breast milk. Therefore, you must not breastfeed while using Diflunisal. As for the side effects that require immediate medical care, they include changes in vision, rapid weight gain, any sign of skin rash, liver or kidney problems. When it comes to the common side effects, they include dizziness, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Bear in mind that you should take your medication right after meals to prevent stomach upset.