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Can Etova 400 Cause Any Side Effects For Long Term Use?

my wife age 61 hight 5ft 3 inches weight 51 kg is suffering from Rhumotide Artraitise sine last 18 year. deformity in both anckles. taking homiopathy medicines. along with that taking prednisolan 0.50 mg and calpol650 twicw a day.Now Dr. prescribed etova 400 to replace calpol650 due to constant pains in all joints. is their any side effect if etova 400 are taken twice a day for a long period ?
Fri, 11 Dec 2020
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Hi,

Etova contains etodolac which is used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and acute pain. Side effects of Etova for a long period are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, GIT upset, indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, breathing difficulties, allergic reactions etc.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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Can Etova 400 Cause Any Side Effects For Long Term Use?

Hi, Etova contains etodolac which is used to treat pain and inflammation in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and acute pain. Side effects of Etova for a long period are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, GIT upset, indigestion, heartburn, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, flatulence, breathing difficulties, allergic reactions etc. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician