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Chondroitin / glucosamine and Stiffness: What Users Say

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

Stiffness: mentioned by 3 users (5.6%)

Based on user experiences from 54 Chondroitin / glucosamine reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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hair loss 13.0%
gas 9.3%
swelling 9.3%
muscle pain 7.4%
nausea 5.6%
pain 5.6%
stiffness 5.6%

Reviews for Chondroitin / glucosamine

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Sum...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • February 10, 2020

For Dietary Supplementation "I have used Move Free for over a year. At 73 years old, it was taken to maintain good joint health. It is a complementary supplement, so to speak. I take Vitamin D-3 50 to maintain calcium levels that ensure good bone structure. But, to work, strong bones need healthy joints. I run several times per week and do 3 mini marathons a year. For 2 weeks, I did not take Move Free and could definitely feel the difference. It was more like a stiffness than a pain. After going back on them, the stiffness subsided without additional stretching. It seems to work for me. I’ve had no adverse reactions from them. They would not fix a torn meniscus, but Move Free seems to keep my joints in good working order."

10 / 10
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  • Aus...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 7, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "Standing up and walking was very painful in my knees, and one hip had to take painkillers 3 times a day. After 4 days of taking Bi-Flex, no pain, just a little when I first stand up, with some stiffness."

10 / 10
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  • Soc...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 14, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "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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