Etodolac (Lodine) Side Effects

Possible side effects of etodolac are listed below. Call your doctor if these side effects are severe or persist after a few days.

• Gas or bloating
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Runny nose
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Blurred vision
• Body aches

Rarely, etodolac can cause more severe adverse events, including a serious allergic reaction. Stop using etodolac and call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical attention if you develop the following symptoms:

• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Swelling in the abdomen or limbs
• Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, or throat
• Unexplained weight gain
• Fever, chills, or flu-like symptoms
• Skin rash, hives, itching, blisters
• Hoarseness
• Problems with swallowing
• Severe stomach pain in the right upper stomach
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Loss of appetite
• Low energy or unusual tiredness
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Fast heartbeat
• Pale skin
• Back pain
• Pain with urination
• Difficulty with urination
• Discolored, cloudy, or bloody urine

The above list may not include all the possible side effects of etodolac. Tell your healthcare professional if your side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Etodolac (Lodine) Overdose: In case of an overdose of etodolac, seek immediate medical attention. Call your doctor or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222. If a person has trouble breathing, cannot be awakened, is not responding, or has had a seizure, call 911. Signs and symptoms of an etodolac overdose may include dizziness, low energy, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, blood in vomit, coffee grounds vomit, black tarry stools, or loss of consciousness.

Source: FDA