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Chondroitin / glucosamine for Osteoarthritis User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Osteo Bi-Flex, Osteo Bi-Flex Triple Strength, Schiff Move Free, Pryflex, Cosamin DS, Cidaflex, Glucoten, OptiFlex Complete, Osteo Bi-Flex Double Strength Relamine …show all brand names

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  • Soc...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 14, 2020

Chondroitin / glucosamine "I started taking Move Free Caplets with turmeric for almost 2 weeks to help ease my knee pain. After a week, my knee pain decreased significantly, but I started having pain in my left calf, which has increased with each day. I didn’t do anything out of the ordinary to cause muscle stiffness/soreness, so I’m going to stop taking the caplets to see if it makes a difference. Has anyone had the same experience? Thank you."

3 / 10
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  • Cin...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 4, 2024

Chondroitin / glucosamine "I’ve been taking it for 15+ years after a second knee surgery, where my surgeon said I have the knee of someone 20 years older due to the arthritis. I now have OA in the knee and the Cosamin has definitely helped with pain and mobility and further degradation of the knee and the cartilage."

7 / 10
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  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • January 29, 2025

Chondroitin / glucosamine "My osteoarthritis got so bad I couldn’t tap the letters on my iPhone keypad. I remembered one day that glucosamine and chondroitin were supplements pushed to give older dogs for arthritis. So, I went to Costco and found several options. After reading all the labels, I decided on trying Cosamin because it was clinically and double-blind tested. Within a few days, I was feeling amazing again in my fingertips and along my arms where my arthritis hits me hardest. Over the years, I have tried other glucosamine and chondroitin products, including Kirkland brand, and while they do help with some relief, none have been as effective as Cosamin. My body is very used to it now, and I don’t get any side effects from it, except pain relief. When first trying it out, take with food. I take two pills in the morning and one at night. Much less stiffness too when I wake up. I rarely add a fourth pill during mid-day. Cosamin says take three a day, but I have no issues taking four when needed."

9 / 10
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  • Lor...
  • October 21, 2020

Chondroitin / glucosamine "This product definitely helped my knee pain. The only reason I’m thinking of stopping is because I’m experiencing hair loss."

9 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 14, 2020

Chondroitin / glucosamine "It definitely seemed to help my leg pain, but I had side effects of extreme gas, so I’m going to give it a rest!"

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • February 4, 2010

"Great natural medicine, however, it must be taken every day to be effective."

9 / 10
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  • Sok...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 16, 2018

Chondroitin / glucosamine "Took the whole bottle over the month, and it didn't do anything for me. I'm still in horrible pain, ended up in the ER!"

2 / 10
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  • April 13, 2022

Chondroitin / glucosamine "Taking for 20 years due to my knee pain. I can’t live without this medicine, but the side effect is hair loss."

8 / 10
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  • October 4, 2019

Chondroitin / glucosamine "My doctor tells me to have my knee replaced. But since I have been taking this for one month... Pain? What pain. Love this."

9 / 10
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  • Amy...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 17, 2022

Chondroitin / glucosamine "Excellent! I was born with hip dysplasia. I have severe arthritis. I tried this, and after 3 days, I feel great!"

9 / 10
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  • Sal...
  • May 13, 2023

Chondroitin / glucosamine "Took this product for two weeks. Didn’t help at all, but I got a lot of pain in the knees and legs."

1 / 10
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  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • March 1, 2024

Chondroitin / glucosamine "Extreme gas. Having used it for years, gas has multiplied so much that I'll stop using it. Also have some hair loss. Up to now has been helpful."

8 / 10
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