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Should i continue taking etodolac 500 2x a day with my heart meds for cardiomyopathy ?

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It interferes: You shouldn't take it if you can avoid it. It's working against you.

Answered 7/7/2013

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Cardiomyopathy: You should stay on your usual cardiac meds and take them as directed. Using meds such Etodolac can be don for breed periods of time but not for a long term. Discuss this with your primary physician or rheumatologist about alternative treatments.

Answered 6/25/2014

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