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Sulindac is a NSAID used in the treatment of acute or chronic inflammatory conditions. Sold under the brand name Clinoril, sulindac is commonly prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, tendonitis and bursitis. Common side effects are dizziness, headache and nervousness.

Fast Facts:

• -- Usual dose is 150-200mg twice per day taken with food.
• -- The regular use of NSAIDs may result in a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
• -- May cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in the stomach or intestine.
• -- Store medication in original container away from heat and moisture.

5 Great Resources on Sulindac

• Wikipedia: Sulindac
• MedicineNet: Generic Name: Sulindac
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Sulindac
• Thomson Healthcare (via PDRHealth): Brand Name: Clinoril
• McKesson Corporation (via Fairview Health Services): Health Library: Sulindac, Oral

5 Latest Headlines on Sulindac

• More Sulindac News from Topix

What is Sulindac?

• Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Sulindac (Oral Route): Description
• DrugDigest: Sulindac: What Are Sulindac Tablets?
• eMedTV: Sulindac: What is Sulindac?

What Are The Uses for Sulindac?

• American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) (via MedlinePlus): Sulindac: Why Is This Medication Prescribed?
• eMedTV: What Is Sulindac Used For?
• Merck (via Bones & Joints Simplified): Clinoril: What is This Medication Used For?

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Sulindac?

• ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Sulindac: What Special Precautions Should I Follow?
• Drugs.com: Sulindac Side Effects
• Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Sulindac (Oral Route): Side Effects
• DrugDigest: Sulindac: What Drug(s) May Interact with Sulindac

What are the Alternatives to Sulindac?

• OrganizedWisdom: Diclofenac
• Wikipedia: Acemetacin
• OrganizedWisdom: Etodolac
• OrganizedWisdom: Nabumatone
• Wikipedia: Tolmetin

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Sulindac?

• HolisticOnline: Arthritis: Food/Diet Therapy|Herbal Medicine
• Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center: Complementary & Alternative Therapies for Arthritis
• GrannyMedMD: Home Remedies for Joint Pain

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Sulindac

• DailyStrength: Treatments: Clinoril
• Google Groups: Sulindac.. Clinoril..? Discussion
• MDJunction: Pain Relief Discussion

Clinical Trials for Sulindac

• CenterWatch: Clinical Trials of Sulindac
• ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials of Sulindac

Abuse of Sulindac

• ASHP (via MedlinePlus): Sulindac: In Case of Emergency/Overdose
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Sulindac: Overdose/Toxicology
• FirstDatabank (via RxList): Clinoril:Overdose

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Sulindac

• Google Scholar: Sulindac Article Listing
• JAMA: Archive of Sulindac Articles
• PubMed Central: Articles Regarding Sulindac

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