I have only been on this medication for three days but have NEVER been able to take NSAIDS because of chronic gastritis. This medicine has relieved my pain in my knees and my neck and has not upset my stomach at all so far. Hope it continues to work this well.
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I've been on NSAIDS for 38 years, have had bleeding ulcers off and on with them all. Have taken stomach meds to offset the NSAIDs with success. Went on Arthrotec for 2 weeks, has really helped the overall joint and back pain however the bloating, lower abdominal cramps, loose stools and pain in the kidney region are becomeing intolerable. Going back to my MD to see what we can try next. I can't s...
Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/21/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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This was prescribed for pain relief associated with a partial rotator cuff tear. It was only mildly effective with side effects including stomach pain and anxiety. I had to stop taking it. 600mg of ibuprophen was more effective and carried no side effects.
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Ju | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/18/2007
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 3.7
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only helped my stiffness 50% no pain only the stiffness
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Redneckmomma12 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/11/2007
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 4.7
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Tina | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/29/2007
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 5.0
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All my joints ache. Since I started taking this 3 yrs ago, I have been able to do more and stand the cold months. It takes away 90% of my pain. I can tell a big difference when I forget to take it. Only problem is now is I have a sore stomach from this and other meds I have to take and have been told to come off it. Personally, I'd rather have the sore stomach than the pain I have without it.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Osteoarthritis and High Risk of Developing Gastric Ulcers
Overall rating 5.0
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Allows me to maintain a fairly normal existence while waiting for a knee replacement. Works quickly and effectively
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