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Diflunisal
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Brand name(s): Dolobid
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking diflunisal,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to diflunisal, aspirin or other medications for arthritis or pain, or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially acetaminophen (Tylenol), anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, HydroDIURIL), indomethacin (Indocin), methotrexate, sulindac (Clinoril), and vitamins.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had hemophilia or other bleeding problems, kidney or heart disease, high blood pressure, or ulcers.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking diflunisal, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking diflunisal.
- you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication.
Last Revised: 04/01/2003
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