ARTHROTEC Reviews (DICLOFENAC SODIUM; MISOPROSTOL)Average Rating: 2.7 (182 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare ARTHROTEC with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR ARTHROTEC | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 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 | 1 | osteoarthritis in knee | Terrible first of all I had diarrhoea my doseage was increased to 75 and a few days ago my feet and ankles started swelling up. I went to my GP and the results of my blood test showed there was something wrong with my liver and I am a non-drinker. My blood pressure had gone sky high so my that is why the swelling. I was told to stop taking Arthrotec and am now using a natural product that seems to work it is called Pernamax. | 61 | 20 days | 9/12/2007 | 1 | shoulder pain | Took 50 mg arthrotec with one tylenol #3 and within 30 minutes I had the most severe abdominal pain I've ever experienced. It was more like bowel/uterine cramping. It was so severe I had to go to the emergency room. I had spent the day there already for my shoulder pain, was given a prescription and never told of these side effects. I then spent the night back in the ER for the severe pain. The doctor thought it was likely the codeine in the tylenol #3 but after reading all these comments, I doubt it very much. | Will never take this medication again. | 39 | 1 days | 11/24/2009 | 1 | Ovarian cyst | Heartburn, i can't breathe | I hated it | 20 | 1 times 1x2 | 1/6/2020 | 5 | CVID | It did cause deodenic ulcers, but my haematologist Flagyl and Avelon for a trip to the Seychelles. The combination healed my ulcers. I use ulsanic for any pain medication as I do not wat the ulcers to return. I have very little immunity as it is, so for me prevention is better than cure. | I cannot take it for more than 3 days. I suffer from severe Osteoperosis and osteo arthritis. My immune system can cause pain storms. I do not take the same pain meds all the time but alternate as to not get addicted or build an immunity against them. | F | 54 | 0 days 130mg 1X day | 7/5/2021 | 5 | Artritis pain | None really | My GP stopped my Artnrotec but since them i have awful pain in almost all my joints.I felt good on Arthrotec but always took them half way through a meal. | F | 83 | 0 years | 9/17/2017 | 5 | knee arthritis, torn rotator cuff | Some increased perimenopausal bleedingk, occasional gastric discomfort, only if taken on empty stomach. | This medicine was like a Godsend to me. I felt like I could move like a normal person again. I was totally despondent when I had a bad broken foot and threw a clot, and because I had to go on blood thinners, my Doctor took me off this drug. I can't wait to resume taking it again. Celebrex did nothing for me except cause my feet to swell with fluid. | F | 58 | 1 years 75 2X day | 4/20/2016 | 5 | Severe lower back/joint pain | Occasional gastro/uterine cramping, diarrhea. Seems to happen for a day or two every couple months then goes away. No bleeding changes & have iud mirena which is still functioning, maybe helps to regulate bleeding side effects? | I have never found a pain pill so effective for so long. And I have been on a lot of very strong narcotics, so this is a complete life saver for me. I go from 10% mobility to 90+ % within an hour of taking each dose. May not work for everyone but would recommend a trial at the very least to see if pain relief>side effects. | F | 34 | 2 years 50/200 | 8/2/2016 | 5 | Spinal stenosis | Must be taken with food! | No problems with it at all. I started with 100 mg once/day but over time have got doseage down to 50 mg once a day. Very happy about that!! | F | 68 | 10 years 50 1x/day | 12/16/2016 | 5 | I am taking Aurthrotec for severe p | This medication is a Godsend I have been taking it for about 3 yrs. and it is wonderful no bleeding or stomach trouble...nothing no side effects...it works like magic gave me my life back, have been on every narcotic you can think of even Fontanal patches for 12yrs. But this works great for me | F | 59 | 1 years 75mg | 3/5/2017 | 5 | osteoarthritis, hand, knees, hip. | The first week I was slightly sleepy and a bit dizzy but my body adjusted and now no side effects. | Still taking. Never intend to stop. Benefits for me outweigh long-term risk. It must be taken consistently for full benefit. It is better than Advil, Aleve, celebrex or any other anti-inflamatory I have tried. | F | 69 | 6 months 75mg 2X day | 8/15/2014 | 5 | foot pain | The only side effect that I experienced was the hungry feeling in my stomach ;however I have no complaints, just praise ! Deborah McCready | F | 60 | 6 months | 10/11/2009 | 5 | Lower Back Pain | Love it so far, finally slept last night. After to Lower back surgeries and intense daily pain I am so relieved to get so rest. | F | 38 | 5 days | 10/20/2009 | 5 | shoulder tendonitis | None that I noticed. I did take my blood pressure today though, and it was slightly elevated from the norm. I suspect the drug is responsible, but as I am only taking it short-term, I am not overly concerned. | I had acute shoulder tendonitis and was in absolute agony. Within 24 hours of taking this medicine, the inflammation was reduced dramatically and I have continued to improve, gaining back more of my range of motion with each day. | F | 59 | 7 days | 10/19/2009 | 5 | rheumatoid arthritis - hips | Stomach cramps, gassy most of the day. Cannot take it on an empty stomach! | I can finally clean my house without pain. I am feeling so much better, I can sleep all night and rise in the morning without pain. | F | 57 | 2 months | 2/22/2009 | 5 | Severe Injury Ankle/Knee Osteoarthr | Nothing that over the counter Tums or Gas-X couldn't control | I'm avoiding (or delaying) Total Ankle + both knees replacement for post traumaic osteoarthritis due to injuries 30 years. After starting on Arthrotec, I am able walk with almost no pain and somethimes, no limp. It has been great, I can walk my dog, go up & down stairs, walk on the beach, go hiking & kayaking. I will take it as long as I can to delay surgery. I will eventually have the ankle surgery, fighting insurance companies now. It has truly been amazing how this drug has helped me. | F | 57 | 120 days | 6/10/2009 | 5 | Sciatic | Some swelling of the legs...I had been unable to get relief from my pain for 2 months following a bone marrow biopsy. I was up to 30 arthritis strength tylenol and numerous Tylenol 3 daily. Couldn't sleep because of the pain. No concentration. Loosing days of work. Within 2 days of taking the arthrotec 50 (twice daily), the pain was gone. Even the arthritic pain I had in the knees and an ankle...gone. I can sleep again. | It is great to be able to sleep & function again. | F | 52 | 21 days | 6/10/2009 | 5 | knee pain | Lower dose for first month produced sporadic intense stomach cramps, diarrhea and nausea. Always prided myself on having a cast iron stomach until this script came along. I have to rate it a 5 for knee pain so I lived with it. Then my doctor increased the dose after one month and I have never had anything work so well on reducing osteoarthritis pain. Unfortunately, I have also never been so sick from a prescription. Increased dosage produced constant, unyielding stomach gas and intense pain, gastrointestinal cramping, diarrhea and pain pain pain. If your gastrointestinal system can handle it, its an amazingly effective arthritis drug... however I welcomed the knee pain back after suffering the side effects and booked an appointment with a knee surgeon! | Was so sick after 2 days at the increased dose, I decided it just was not worth it. | F | 57 | 6 weeks | 4/24/2009 | 5 | knee pain | No side effects, but I always add acidophilous to my diet with any anti-inflammatories or antibiotics | I am only taking 75 mg a day and it is wonderful for relieving all of my aches and pains | F | 55 | 3 weeks | 4/6/2005 | 5 | knee pain | No side effects, but I always add acidophilous to my diet with any anti-inflammatories or antibiotics | I am only taking 75 mg a day and it is wonderful for relieving all of my aches and pains | F | 55 | 3 weeks | 4/6/2005 |