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21 People found this comment helpful

I have used this medicine for my arthritis for years and have found it to be effective. My prescription is written for two a day, but I try to get by on one a day, if I can. This medicine does not bother my stomach as others have, which I have tried.

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4 People found this comment helpful

After 1wk of bid dosing I had no pain but the s/e began, so I decreased it to daily & s/e became unbearable! Lethargy, swelling of my mouth, edema & weight gain.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | Patient
2/29/2024
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 1.3
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Swtiched to diclofenanc misoprostol to treat OA in knees after using Celebrex for 6 years, which lost effectiveness. Took diclo-miso for 3 weeks but had bad side effects. Severe stomach upset, aching in leg muscles, nervousness, blood in stool, some nosebleeds. Also some hair loss, but not sure if that's a side effect of this drug. Stopped taking it, returned to Celebrex, which is much easier to tolerate. Celebrex doesn't provide 100% pain relief, but it takes the edge off the pain.

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Sunshine | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/2/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Used to take the brand name which is Arthrotec a number of years ago for my horrible herniated disc with sciatica pain shooting down my leg to my foot. That med worked great. Now taking this generic and it's causing severe reflux. I really need it for horrible mid back pain due to more serious problems, but can't tolerate it. Guess I will start taking my tylenol extra strength once again and using my tens unit to give me relief.

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Susan | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/17/2020
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 5.0
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I have Osteoarthritis in my left hip. My pain was very unbearable when getting up from a sitting position, especially getting out of my car. After having x-rays done and trying Naproxen and Pregabalin, which didnâ??t help much, Diclofenac Sodium every 12 hours has given my life back! Very little side effects, but my urine now has an odor. A small meal and I MUST drink lots of fluids when taking this medication.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/30/2020
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 5.0
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I absolutely cannot walk w/o extreme pain in my feet if I don't take my Diclofenac for several days. In order to keep getting my RX refilled it requires that I drink plenty of fluids and have my kidneys checked frequently.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/7/2017
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Have been using this for over 5 years for osteoarthritis,neuropathy and fibromyalgia. It works great for me with no side effects. After stopping it for 3 days before surgery was a killer for me,couldn't walk or move. Definitely know it works.

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vla5 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/17/2017
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 5.0
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This has been the only medication that keeps my arthritis symptoms in check - hips, back, knees, ankles, and toes. I take two a day - by about 3:00 my body starts to ache and creak, and then I take the second. The misoprostol really protects my stomach. Once I took the diclofenac only and it really affected my stomach. When I run out of this medication I'm crippled in about 24 hours.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/9/2016
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 4.0
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I had frozen shoulder and after taking three of this tablet i got cured, i am so amazed !! I only used it for three days, but i had diarrheas and stomach upset after using this pill.

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Anonymous | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/20/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I have had diarrhea really bad with this medication.

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GB | 13-18 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/24/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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Weird Stomach pains , nausea , vomiting had to stop using due to making me feel depressed as well

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me | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/15/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I have had more joint stiffness in my wrist and hands since I started taking it.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/10/2013
Condition: Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
Overall rating 2.0
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Took it for two weeks, 2 X a day. Little to no relief from pain.

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mptynstr | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/26/2012
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 3.0
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After 1wk of bid dosing I had no pain but the s/e began, so I decreased it to daily & s/e became unbearable! Lethargy, swelling of my mouth, edema & weight gain.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/13/2011
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 3.3
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Have not seen too much improvement with this drug. Side effects out weight using this drug.

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adeline | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/14/2011
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 3.7
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it gives me relief like one hour after tasking it and would last for about 14 hours and the pain is back again

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/2/2011
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 3.3
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aused stomach pain and heartburn

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joyce | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2011
Condition: Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
Overall rating 2.0
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What amount should I be taking???

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freckles | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/9/2011
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 1.0
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vomiting,abdominal pain, severe nausea, weakness

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Vic | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/11/2010
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 2.0
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Severe stomach pain had to stop using.

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old man | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/28/2010
Condition: Rheumatic Disease causing Pain & Stiffness in Backbone
Overall rating 3.7
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took the edge off the pain,but was not completely effective

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foggy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/13/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I have been using this med for over 6 yrs and every time I stop taking it (for whatever reason) I am reminded how good it works! seems like effectiveness dissipates over time, but stopping use, then starting again seems to help. worried about long-term use.

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