Central Nervous System Adverse Effects

Tuesday, 01 March 2005 16:49
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These include headaches, dizziness or drowsiness and possibly cognitive dysfunction (difficulty in thinking clearly, loss of short-term memory) but usually these are mild symptoms and not attributed by the patient to his/her medication.

They tend to be easily and rapidly reversible on discontinuing the drug.

High doses of salicylates and other NSAIDs may cause tinnitus: it is a warning sign of high blood levels of the drug. It is generally reversible.

High doses of salicylates and other NSAIDs may cause tinnitus: it is a warning sign of high blood levels of the drug. It is generally reversible.

You should consult your doctor if you have any of the following: persistent headaches, ringing in the ears, extreme fatigue, disorientation or confusion.