Why ARTHROTEC* (Diclofenac sodium; misoprostol ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of ARTHROTEC: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.71)

(based on 157 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** ARTHROTEC
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Arthralgia*10
2Rheumatoid arthritis*4
3Arthritis*4
4Neck pain*2
5Intervertebral disc protrusion2
6Tendonitis2
7Osteoarthritis*2
8Periarthritis2
9Migraine2
10Repetitive strain injury1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of ARTHROTEC **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Muscle spasms37
2Diarrhoea*26
3Nausea*25
4Abdominal pain24
5Abdominal discomfort19
6Vaginal haemorrhage19
7Headache*16
8Haemorrhage15
9Abdominal pain upper14
10Dizziness*14
11Flatulence13
12Pain*12
13Dyspepsia11
14Vomiting9
15Abdominal distension9
16Hunger9
17Somnolence9
18Back pain8
19Discomfort8
20Menstruation irregular7

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for ARTHROTEC

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Diclofenac sodium; misoprostol (Arthrotec)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com