Common side effects of Flurbiprofen may include:
- indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting;
- confusion, tremors, feeling nervous;
- headache, dizziness, drowsiness;
- increased sweating, itching or rash; or
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Flurbiprofen may include:
- the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild;
- shortness of breath (even with mild exertion); or
- swelling or rapid weight gain;
If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.
Signs to watch for:
stomach bleeding--bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, flu-like symptoms, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
kidney problems--little or no urinating, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your feet or ankles, feeling tired or short of breath;
low red blood cells (anemia)--pale skin, feeling light-headed or short of breath, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating; or
severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.