Osteoarthritis Questions (Page 7)

Fosamax - Has anyone experienced severe fatigue with Fosamax?

I have osteoporosis, I have been on Fosamax for 6 weeks. I have muscle aches and joint pain which I can handle. I am having terrible fatigue with this. I sleep 7-8 hours at night and now have to take a 2-3 hour nap to make it through the day. Not sure if it is the medication or not but I know that... read more

Double dose of meloxicam?

I have unbearable pain from arthritis in my back and knees. My doctor has me on meloxicam 15 mg. once daily. It is not helping my pain at all, and it's so hard to be productive. That is not an option, as I'm raising 3 step children full time. I couldn't get out of bed yesterday,... read more

What time of day should I take duloxetine?

Can any one please tell me the best time of day to take the 60mg capsule. Only just started on the drug and the side effects include diarrhoea which is bad enough to keep me at home all day ? Thank you

Efficacy of Cymbalta vs duloxetine?

I suffer from nerve pain resulting from a failed back surgery. Recently I noticed that my pharmacy had substituted duloxetine for the prescribed Cymbalta. Concurrently, I noticed a higher level of pain. Could it be that Cymbalta’s efficacy is higher than duloxetine?

Can I split meloxicam 15 mg tablets in half?

Have 15 mg but should have 7.5

How long are etodolac pills safe to use after expiring date?

also need to know about gabapentin after expiration

Re: Meloxicam, can I stop taking sudden?

I am now taking losartan and simvastatin for my high blood pressure. Can this hurt me?

Could the Vioxx that I took before in 2003 have caused the problem I am now having with high blood pressure? It is sometimes 197/127.

WHAT exactly is anastrozole doing that causes the joint pain?

I had some signs of arthritis before. I've been through chemo, surgery & radiation for my stage 2b breast cancer. Prior to this mis-adventure, I took glucosamine for minor arthritic symptoms in my fingers. I know it worked because the stiffness & aching would return if I didn't... read more

Can you use more than one flector patch or cut it in half?

I have two bad knees due to osteoarthritis and at times I want to use one on each knee.

Why is Mobic so expensive vs meloxicam?

3 months supply of Mobic from Medco is $600.00 vs $10.00 for meloxicam. Mobic must have other ingrediants that causes the cost to be so much. Meloxicam, doesn't help me, while Mobic does.

Celebrex - Dosage and what time to take?

I have been taking 200 MGM for two months, great pain relief, but that evening dose only last till about noon. MD says is ok to take 200 twice daily. I take in evening because it does help to sleep and get up pain ferr in morning. What to do? Should a 100 MGM be better in morning?

What is the difference between aceclofenac and diclofenac sodium?

please need for drug report

Might Gabapentin relieve joint pain due to osteoarthritis?

At a doctor visit as I asked about help for joint pain... knees, hips and lower back, the doctor prescribed Gabapentin, 300 mg--- one at bedtime. I am wondering if this is really going to help Thanks

Naproxen Cold Turkey ??

Was told to quit taking Naproxen, at least 6 to 10 days before surgery. What happens when you quit all of a sudden? Surgery was suppose to the 3rd, but because of the med's, now we are on for the 30th, or to fill a time slot if someone cancels.