Been on this med for 5+ years. Has worked well w/the occassional flareup, usually winter months. I know when I miss a dose, pain & stiffness w/minor swelling. Have used Aleve as a substitute & works just as well. Dr. likes Sulindac though, & so does my Ins. Co. Went through about 3 years of bi-annual blood tests to make sure it wasn't causing any liver damage. It wasn't. Had to go off Sulindac for...
I had a knee replacement. and still have trouble with swelling. I was prescribed 200mg 2 x day. The first pill for 2 days was fine, but the second pill each day felt like I actuall had swallowed broken glass. I asked for a different medication and was told to keep taking it with a second prescription for bleeding ulcers. When I read the pamphlet that came with the Suldinac I realized the risk is ...
[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/28/2009
Condition: Shoulder Tendon Inflammation
Overall rating 3.3
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My left arm and hand have become painful, I wonder if this drug could have caused any of this discomfort. It seems to help somewhat with neck & shoulder pain, but arm and hand pain is more pronounced than the arthritis pain. Easy to take drug but effectiveness is equivalent to Ibuprofen
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hpaulaharris | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/14/2009
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.7
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I had very dry mouth, headaches, sweating and shest pain. It worked great for arthritis put the side effcts made me stop
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keykey | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/5/2009
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 1.0
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it made me have chest pains and had to be in the hospital.
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alluring2333 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/2/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I have used it for chronic neck pain on a short term use. When I am taking it, it seems to help with my migraines also.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/21/2009
Condition: Inflammation of the Lining of a Joint
Overall rating 3.3
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I have Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder and my fingers were very swollen and painful. THe Meloxicam that I was using wasn't doing the job so my internist switched me to the Sulindac. I felt a difference in my fingers almost immediately, but I have had severe stomach pain. I don't know if I'll be able to keep using it.
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rbratcher | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/19/2009
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.0
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severe stomsch pain
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Hazard | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/16/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I am taking this medication to reduce and or control the amount of colon polyps that I have. I've gone from needing a colonoscopy every six months to once per year.
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love2shop | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/24/2009
Condition: Inflammation of a Shoulder Joint
Overall rating 3.7
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I felt great for about 4 days. Quit taking because I was getting swelling around eyes (puffy) some stomach irritation. I am going to try naproxen.
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cms57 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/19/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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nausea,some redness and puffy around the eyes
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kellogg | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/30/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 4.3
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pain is gone after taking med.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/4/2008
Condition: Inflammation of a Shoulder Joint
Overall rating 1.3
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This medicine caused severe stomach pain for me. P.B.
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Richard | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/24/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Before I started taking this medication I could barely move and it was hard for me to do my job. After 8 months on the medication I've found that I can move much better and the stiffness has decreased a lot. I will say that it is not a pain killer and you will still feel pain unless your doctor gives you something for that too, but it sure does do it's job in the for the swelling.
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/19/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 3.7
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This medication works great for me...My only concerns as other anti-inflammatory meds is the possible side-effects. And also if I don't eat before I take I have some stomach distress.
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
10/30/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.0
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My patient has ulcers and did not take this drug as of this writing. I told him I would check it on your site. Thank goodness I did. I told him to call his Dr. (the patient was in the hospital just for a few hours today) He is 90 yrs old.
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koricares | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/24/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Tendon
Overall rating 5.0
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This is the only medicine that has helped my pain
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peaches | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/6/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Lining of a Joint
Overall rating 4.3
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I have not taken it for a day I have noticed my knee hurting more than when I take everyday. The pain is less when i take it everyday.
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josh | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/3/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 2.3
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It just made me sleepy, but it didn't do anything for the arthritis
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2008
Condition: Joint Damage causing Pain and Loss of Function
Overall rating 2.0
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Causes intense nightmares. Mood shifted to easily angered and almost overwhelming irritability.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/6/2008
Condition: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overall rating 5.0
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Orneree | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/17/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My Dr perscribed this for my fybromyalgia pain in shoulders and neck area. It started working the first couple of days. I take 200mg twice a day. First time I've been pain free in I can't remember when.
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