Why RELAFEN* (Nabumetone ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of RELAFEN: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.96)

(based on 70 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

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

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Osteoarthritis*7
2Rheumatoid arthritis*4
3Arthralgia*4
4Arthritis*2
5Back pain*2
6Inflammation*1
7Sciatica1
8Epicondylitis1
9Pain in jaw1
10Headache1

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

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

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Headache*10
2Diarrhoea10
3Abdominal discomfort8
4Swelling7
5Fluid retention5
6Dizziness5
7Flatulence5
8Paraesthesia4
9Drug ineffective*4
10Weight increased4
11Constipation4
12Abdominal pain4
13Pruritus4
14Nausea*4
15Abdominal distension3
16Oedema3
17Cardiac flutter3
18Dyspepsia3
19Rash3
20Tinnitus3

*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 RELAFEN

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Nabumetone (Mebutan, Relifex, Nabumetone, Relif, Nabucox, Relafen)

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