ARTHROTEC® Who should not take ARTHROTEC?

(misoprostol, diclofenac sodium)

Who should not take ARTHROTEC?

Do not take ARTHROTEC:
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if you are pregnant.
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right before or after heart bypass surgery.
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if you currently have bleeding in your stomach (gastrointestinal bleeding).
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if you have had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
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if you are allergic to diclofenac sodium and misoprostol, other prostaglandins or any other ingredients in ARTHROTEC. See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of ingredients in ARTHROTEC.

Before taking ARTHROTEC, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

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have liver or kidney problems.
•
have high blood pressure.
•
have heart problems, including a history of heart failure or heart attack.
•
have asthma.
•
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. See "Who should not take ARTHROTEC?"
•
are breastfeeding or plan to breast feed.

Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. NSAIDs and some other medicines can interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Do not start taking any new medicine without talking to your healthcare provider first.

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Who should not take ARTHROTEC?

Who should not take ARTHROTEC?

Do not take ARTHROTEC:
•
if you are pregnant.
•
right before or after heart bypass surgery.
•
if you currently have bleeding in your stomach (gastrointestinal bleeding).
•
if you have had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
•
if you are allergic to diclofenac sodium and misoprostol, other prostaglandins or any other ingredients in ARTHROTEC. See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of ingredients in ARTHROTEC.

Before taking ARTHROTEC, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

•
have liver or kidney problems.
•
have high blood pressure.
•
have heart problems, including a history of heart failure or heart attack.
•
have asthma.
•
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. See "Who should not take ARTHROTEC?"
•
are breastfeeding or plan to breast feed.

Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. NSAIDs and some other medicines can interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Do not start taking any new medicine without talking to your healthcare provider first.

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Who should not take ARTHROTEC?

Who should not take ARTHROTEC?

Do not take ARTHROTEC:
•
if you are pregnant.
•
right before or after heart bypass surgery.
•
if you currently have bleeding in your stomach (gastrointestinal bleeding).
•
if you have had an asthma attack, hives, or other allergic reaction with aspirin or any other NSAIDs.
•
if you are allergic to diclofenac sodium and misoprostol, other prostaglandins or any other ingredients in ARTHROTEC. See the end of this Medication Guide for a list of ingredients in ARTHROTEC.

Before taking ARTHROTEC, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

•
have liver or kidney problems.
•
have high blood pressure.
•
have heart problems, including a history of heart failure or heart attack.
•
have asthma.
•
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. See "Who should not take ARTHROTEC?"
•
are breastfeeding or plan to breast feed.

Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. NSAIDs and some other medicines can interact with each other and cause serious side effects. Do not start taking any new medicine without talking to your healthcare provider first.

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