ARTHROTEC Reviews (DICLOFENAC SODIUM; MISOPROSTOL)

Average Rating: 2.7 (182 Ratings)

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR ARTHROTECCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
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DATE ADDED
 
 5  arthritis uncontrollable Diarrhea,kidney function This product is the best medicine for arthritis pain I have ever taken, however after taking it for approx. 10 years it started affecting my kidneys, my stomach(acid reflux) and the diarrhea got worse, short term, I had no problems,this would be a great product if the manufacturer could get rid of the side effects. M 10 years
3/7/2009
 1  Lower back pain Blurred vision Stomach ache Water retention Throbbing headache Elevated my blood glucose levels because I am also on Vasotec, Glyburide, Avandia. Beware of this drugf 15 days
1/15/2007
 4  both knees- condromalacia/athritis i have experienced extreme stomach pain when taken on an empty stomach, and moderate stomach pain when taken with food. i also had some drowsiness after taking arthrotec. arthrotec works very well for my knee pain, more so than mobic or celebrex. however, i do experience stomach pain from time to time. F 17 2 months
3/7/2006
 1  Migraine I had extreme abdominal pain that came on almost instantly and lasted hours from taking the arthrotec for the first time. I also experienced some bleeding and threw up a number of times. I urge people to think twice about taking this drug. I will not be taking it again. F 18 1 days
8/18/2008
 1  knee pain Severe period pains, feel as though my body has bruises all over it, hot flushes and i took the first pill to days ago and today i seen that i was spotting. F 18 2 days
50
8/4/2014
 1  Pain from JHS/Fibro I felt like I had the flu after 1 pill, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, thought I was going to pass out. The pain in my joints felt 100x worse than it had ever been, despite also taking my regular pain killers. Never again. F 19 5 days
50mg 3X day
3/22/2016
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 3  Rheumatoid arthritis From day one of taking this pill I have experienced a significant reduction of pain in both areas and no stiffness in my hands, where before had very little mobility in my right hand, I have however experienced extreme pain/heavy bleeding and dizziness during my period which is not normal for me. F 20 2 weeks
1 a day
4/4/2013
 1  Chest Pains Stomach pains, chest pains, anxiety, fatigue, headache, erratic heart beat, raised blood pressure, dizziness, nausea (even when taken with food), blurred vision. I was given a 6 day trial of Arthrotec along with a 9 day trial of Aciphex on 4/25 (three bottles of three pills). This was a solution my doctor came up with. I've never had consistant heart burn or indigestion, no signs of acid reflux, so I was confused as to why he would offer me this medication. The first day I took both pills, I experienced some dizziness and some nausea and some serious period like cramps. I was at work, so I just had to brush it off. It continued each time I took it. After about two days (two doses), the cramps continued and began inhibiting my menstrual cycle (which I was due to start). So, I googled the side effects of the drug, came across this site, and realized I wasn't the only one with those side effects, so I felt a little better about it. On the evening of 4/30, I suddenly got some serious chest pains, an elevated heart rate (I was laying down with my husband and this was similar to an "I just finished running!" heart rate), hot flashes, dizziness, sever stomach cramps, and weakness in my legs. I literally thought I was dying. It passed within 45 minutes and I was able to go to work the next day. At work (5/1), I was sitting at my desk and the same thing happened. I stepped out to get some air but it didn't work. A friend at work had to call an ambulance. I was filled in by the ER doc that the mixture of Aciphex and Arthrotec was insane and that he was trying to keep from cracking up at my primary doc's decision to combine them. F 20 6 days
1X day
5/2/2012
 1  Ovarian cyst Heartburn, i can't breathe I hated it 20 1 times
1x2
1/6/2020
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 4  post surgery healing This greatly improved the swelling when I had a surgery on both legs. There weren't any side effects...maybe a little gas but may not be related to the drug. I would recommend this to anyone that has swelling of any sort to help heal an injury. The doctor did say to only take it 5 days though because it reduces mucus in the stomach and it can cause extreme stomach pain if taken too long. M 22 5 days
2/6/2009
 1  Lower Back Pain I was experiencing lower back pain & noticed my spouse had some arthrotec 50mg anti inflammatory pills left. So i read about it online then decided to take one. Then about 20mins later i had MAJOR menstrual cramps & started bleeding. i had rlly bad sickness & ended up puking. . thank god i got the pill out my system, the pain stopped 10mins later but i am still menstrating. This drug cant be good for you if it brought my period on when ive only just finished my last cycle 10 dyas prior to taking the drug! I would not reccomend taking this drug if it hasnt been suggested by your physician. I wont be making that mistake again! F 22
50 1X day
11/18/2010
 2  shoulder and neck work injury It seems as if bleeding forever is a side effect but doctors tell you that its not the drug I have been on Arthotec for Three months I still have pain and stiffness at first week into this drug I was in so much pain I sat on the floor at work and thought I was gaving a baby. I always feel weak and almost fainted a bunch of times Consider somthing that works I am switching today as this isnt in my head F 24 3 months
2/20/2008
 1  cervical disc herniation NSAID gastritis, severe stomach upset after prolonged use. false full feeling, very poor appetite. increased menstruation, 2-3 periods a month instead of once a month, menstrual cramps present with or without vaginal bleeding. i would not recommend this medication for any female who has not already completed their menopausal phase. F 24 6 months
75mg 1X day
6/12/2010
 1  tmj pain Went to hospital for my Tmj pain because it was getting out of control. A doctor prescribed me this to take two a day. One pill and 20 minutes later the worse period cramps in my life. After half an hour it passed, but its been a day a half now, and i still feel sick after eating and random shooting lower abdominal pains. I'm scared to death. F 24 1 days
50
10/25/2012
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 4  arthritis in lower back the first pill i took it caused severe abdominal pain but after taking the first one it never did that again , but recently i've been feeling like my stomach is full and empty at the same time hard to explain but thats what it felt like , and also have been getting bruises allover my body due to this drug , other than that my back is back to normal now and i am back at work F 25 2 weeks
75mg 2X day
7/21/2011
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 1  Knee Pain Upset stomach and the feeling that I may need to throw up. The pain in my stomach is in the middle of my stomach above my belly button and its a deep constant pain. I also feel like I may need to go to the restroom, but when I do I can't...MISERABLE!! F 25 1 days
1/2/2009
 1  RSI pain in arms/neck/back Feels like menstrual cramps, back ache, sick to stomach for 24 hours + Was unhappy about being prescribed this but gave it a try since the pharmacy couldn't take it back (mistake -- didn't read about it until after I'd picked up the prescription). After taking pill with food, feels like menstrual cramps, lower back pain & nausea within 45 minutes. After the last pill, have been sick to my stomach for over 24 hours. Discontinuing use immediately. Have heard great things about Celebrex. Maybe will ask for that. F 26 3 times
5/9/2009
 1  migraine/neck pain Didn't have much pain relief, and within a few days of starting the meds I began having cramps and heavy vaginal bleeding. My period ended last week and this med made me have another one! F 26 5 days
50 mg 3X day
11/21/2010
 1  Neck pain After taking my first pill, I quickly experienced extreme uterine cramping. It felt like I was having a baby and broke out in a cold sweat, shaking uncontrollably, nauseated, several bowel movements. I felt like I was going to pass out, which would have been welcommed after feeling what I felt. The pain subsided fortunately within 15 minutes, but now this morning I have vaginal bleeding and I am only 11 days into my cycle. Do not recommend unless you are prepared to deal with gut wrenching pain and going into shock. Not worth it, I will continue to take Ibuprofen instead. F 27 1 times
6/13/2008
 2  back pain - motor vehicle accident No side effect to begin, but now starting to upset my stomach even while taking with food and plenty of water. Didn't work for me. Still can't sleep, can't work without pain. Didn't see any positive change. M 29 14 days
50 2X day
4/8/2010

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