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etoricoxib · Medicine question

How common is abdominal pain as a side effect of etoricoxib?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Abdominal pain is a very common side effect of etoricoxib (Arcoxia), affecting at least 1 in 10 patients.

Sources for this answer

Arcoxia 30 60 90 120mg film-coated tabletsOrganon Pharma (UK) Limited · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 8Document updated 2 April 2025

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