Daypro Oral

Daypro Oral Warning

This drug may infrequently cause serious (rarely fatal) bleeding from the stomach or intestines. Also, related drugs rarely have caused blood clots to form, resulting in heart attacks and strokes. This medication might also rarely cause similar problems. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about the benefits and risks of treatment, as well as other possible medication choices.

If you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects, stop taking oxaprozin and seek immediate medical attention: black stools, persistent stomach/abdominal pain, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest pain, weakness on one side of the body, sudden vision changes, slurred speech.

Daypro Oral Side Effects

See also Warning section.

Upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, gas, heartburn, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, or headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• stomach pain
• swelling of the hands or feet
• sudden or unexplained weight gain
• vision changes
• hearing changes (e.g., ringing in the ears)
• mental/mood changes
• fast/pounding heartbeat
• persistent/severe headache
• fainting

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• change in the amount of urine
• easy bruising or bleeding
• signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat)
• unexplained stiff neck
• seizures

This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. If you notice any of the following highly unlikely but very serious side effects, stop taking oxaprozin and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately:

• yellowing eyes or skin
• dark urine
• unusual/extreme tiredness
• severe stomach/abdominal pain
• persistent nausea/vomiting

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

• rash
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.