Valdecoxib (Systemic)

Brand Names : Bextra

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs, feet; blood in urine; bloody, black or sticky stools; blurred vision; chills; decreased or painful urination; dizziness; fever; muscle aches and pains; nausea; nervousness; pale skin; pounding in the ears; rapid weight gain; severe stomach pain; tingling of the hands or feet; trouble breathing with exertion; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; yellow eyes or skin

Symptoms of Overdose

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur

Bloody or black tarry stools; continuing thirst; dizziness; drowsiness; headache, severe or continuing; nausea and/or vomiting; shortness of breath; stomach pain; sudden decrease in the amount of urine; swelling of face, fingers, and/or lower legs; tightness in chest and/or wheezing; troubled breathing; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds; weight gain

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More Common

Acid or sour stomach; belching; cough; diarrhea; ear congestion; headache; heartburn; indigestion; sore throat

Less common

Abdominal fullness; accidental injury; back pain; bloating in the abdomen; excess gas; rash; stuffy or runny nose

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.