What side effects may I notice from receiving Sulindac?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care provider as soon as possible:

-allergic reactions (skin rash, itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
-bleeding (bloody or black, tarry stools; red or dark brown urine; spitting up blood or brown material that looks like coffee grounds; red spots on the skin; unusual bruising or bleeding from the eyes, gums, or nose)
-blood clot (chest pain; shortness of breath; pain, swelling, or warmth in the leg)
-changes in vision
-heart attack (trouble breathing; pain or tightness in the chest, neck, back or arms; unusually weak or tired)
-heart failure (trouble breathing; fast, irregular heartbeat; sudden weight gain; swelling of the ankles, feet, hands; unusually weak or tired)
-high potassium levels (chest pain; fast, irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness)
-increase in blood pressure
-kidney injury (trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine)
-kidney stones (blood in the urine; pain when urinating; pain the lower back or side)
-liver injury (dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; loss of appetite, right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired, yellowing of the eyes or skin)
-low red blood cell counts (trouble breathing; feeling faint; lightheaded, falls; unusually weak or tired)
-pancreatitis (stomach pain that spreads to your back or gets worse after eating or when touched; fever, nausea, vomiting; fast heartbeat)
-rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
-redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-stroke (changes in vision; confusion; trouble speaking or understanding; severe headaches; sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg; trouble walking; dizziness; loss of balance or coordination)
-unusual swelling
-wheezing (trouble breathing with loud or whistling sounds)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

-constipation
-decreased hearing, ringing of the ears
-dizziness
-headache
-loss of appetite
-nausea
-passing gas
-upset stomach

This list may not describe all possible side effects for Sulindac. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.