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 | |
---|---|---|
1 | Arthralgia* | 10 |
2 | Rheumatoid arthritis* | 4 |
3 | Arthritis* | 4 |
4 | Neck pain* | 2 |
5 | Intervertebral disc protrusion | 2 |
6 | Tendonitis | 2 |
7 | Osteoarthritis* | 2 |
8 | Periarthritis | 2 |
9 | Migraine | 2 |
10 | Repetitive strain injury | 1 |
*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 | |
---|---|---|
1 | Muscle spasms | 37 |
2 | Diarrhoea* | 26 |
3 | Nausea* | 25 |
4 | Abdominal pain | 24 |
5 | Abdominal discomfort | 19 |
6 | Vaginal haemorrhage | 19 |
7 | Headache* | 16 |
8 | Haemorrhage | 15 |
9 | Abdominal pain upper | 14 |
10 | Dizziness* | 14 |
11 | Flatulence | 13 |
12 | Pain* | 12 |
13 | Dyspepsia | 11 |
14 | Vomiting | 9 |
15 | Abdominal distension | 9 |
16 | Hunger | 9 |
17 | Somnolence | 9 |
18 | Back pain | 8 |
19 | Discomfort | 8 |
20 | Menstruation irregular | 7 |
*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
* 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