What it's used for
Tolmetin capsules are used for the relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Boxed warning / key safety info
Clinical trials of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs show an increased risk of serious cardiovascular thrombotic events, including heart attack and stroke.
Common side effects
Adverse reactions are typical of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, with gastrointestinal complaints being the most frequent.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other everything else medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.
Tolmetin cost without insurance
Cash prices for Tolmetin without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Tolmetin is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications require a prescription from a licensed clinician.
Tolmetin dosage and administration
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of TOLECTIN capsules and other treatment options before deciding to use TOLECTIN capsules. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). After observing the response to initial therapy with TOLECTIN capsules, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient’s needs. For the relief of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, the recommended starting dose for adults is 400 mg three times daily (1200 mg daily), preferably including a dose on arising and a dose at bedtime. To achieve optimal therapeutic effect the dose should be adjusted according to the patient’s response after 1 or 2 weeks. Control is usually achieved at doses of 600 mg to 1800 mg daily in divided doses (generally t.i.d.).
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Tolmetin side effects
The adverse reactions which have been observed in clinical trials encompass observations in about 4,370 patients treated with TOLECTIN, over 800 of whom have undergone at least one year of therapy. These adverse reactions, reported below by body system, are among those typical of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and, as expected, gastrointestinal complaints were most frequent. In clinical trials with TOLECTIN, about 10% of patients dropped out because of adverse reactions, mostly gastrointestinal in nature. Incidence Greater Than 1%: The following adverse reactions which occurred more frequently than 1 in 100 were reported in controlled clinical trials: Gastrointestinal: nausea (11%), dyspepsia*, gastrointestinal distress*, abdominal pain*, diarrhea*, flatulence*, vomiting*, constipation, gastritis, and peptic ulcer.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. This is not a complete list. Report side effects to your clinician, and seek care for anything severe or unexpected.
Who should not take tolmetin
TOLECTIN capsules are contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to tolmetin sodium. TOLECTIN should not be given to patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria or allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients (see WARNINGS: Anaphylactoid Reactions and PRECAUTIONS: General: Preexisting Asthma ). TOLECTIN is contraindicated in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery (see WARNINGS ).
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Whether this medication is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made by your prescribing clinician.
Common questions
Is tolmetin covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Tolmetin is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get tolmetin through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get a tolmetin prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does tolmetin cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for tolmetin vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Tolmetin is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get tolmetin?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of tolmetin are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of tolmetin?
Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of TOLECTIN capsules and other treatment options before deciding to use TOLECTIN capsules. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). After observing the response to initial therapy with TOLECTIN capsules, the dose and frequency should be adjusted to suit an individual patient’s needs. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
What are the side effects of tolmetin?
The adverse reactions which have been observed in clinical trials encompass observations in about 4,370 patients treated with TOLECTIN, over 800 of whom have undergone at least one year of therapy. These adverse reactions, reported below by body system, are among those typical of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and, as expected, gastrointestinal complaints were most frequent. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15.)
Tolmetin is $0 on the covered list
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