What is Nimesulide?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Aulin Mesulid
Nimesulide an international product. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); COX-2 Selective.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back pain | 3 | 2 | |
| Headaches | 2 | 2 | |
| Arthralgia | 1 | 1 | |
| Chest pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Congenital flat feet | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Nimesulide
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Pain in upper right abdomen | 1 | |
| Stomach discomfort | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Nimesulide
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 2 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Nimesulide
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Nimesulide after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) (Tylenol) | 1 | |
| Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen Prescription) | 1 |
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