Arthrotec User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• cal...
• June 27, 2009

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I was on Arthrotec for about 2 years and found it to be a great drug, but now have had to go off it because of the risk of kidney damage and cannot take any more NSAIDs. I have been put on Plaquenil, and while waiting for it to kick in, have also been put on Prednisone, which has helped tremendously. Hope the Plaquenil will soon work so I can get off the Prednisone."

• Rob...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 30, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "I have had problems with my back for decades. Now, at 73, the challenges are worse. The family doctor says my whole back is degenerating (arthritis and compressed discs primarily). I have used Arthrotec in the past (at 50 mg or 75 mg). I got away from it when I developed chronic kidney disease. My family doctor has me on Tylenol Arthritis (the maximum amount I can take). I've been taking that for a while, but now I'm getting breakthrough pain. My kidney specialist said Arthrotec would be ideal for breakthrough, but no more than one tablet a day. It all works. I am very happy with the results."

• MCh...
• June 6, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have had RA for 6 years. Recently, I changed doctors, and he suggested Arthrotec as it was discovered I have early onset OA as well. I needed something else besides Metho and Humira. Let me say, Arthrotec is AMAZING, I hadn't felt so good in years! I am 35 years old, and I was able to play with my kids, run around, which I haven't been able to do. All was great until I ended up in the ER. I thought I was having a heart attack. Luckily, it was not, but it was an ulcer. At least I had a little time with my kids."

• 11Q...
• May 26, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Suffering from RA, osteo, fibro, and Sjögren's. Diagnosed at 41, am now 53. On Enbrel and Arthrotec 75. This combination works very well for me, I still have pain, but it is manageable. I tried to do generic Arthrotec, but it did not work. I usually take one tab before bed. If I am going to be very active, I will take one in the morning as well, but that is rare. The gas and stomach upset are expected, along with feeling very hungry, and I do have bathroom issues from it. I have lost weight while taking this. I believe a lot of inflammation stems from the digestive tract, and when it is emptied, I suffer a lot less. I will watch my kidneys, but as for this med, I love it, and the pros outweigh the cons."

• FLA...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 1, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "I have multiple sclerosis (MS) and severe arthritis. The pain of arthritis is difficult sometimes to define from the other pain effects. If I fall, which is often, that pain is much worse. Lately, I was stupid, so I increased the Arthrotec after having frequent falls and finding the pain too much. Because of the higher dose, now I have edema (swelling) in my legs and feet. I must start weaning back to a lesser dose since edema may not be likely, but it is listed as a possibility. Even with my MS, I never had edema. I have to wing it from here. I'd rather have pain from age-old arthritis than edema because I stupidly thought a rather low dose would be a good thing to increase without considering the cost of really bad side effects. Lesson to take away: leave the dosing to your doctor and don't play at being a know-it-all because that never, ever works."

• 06H...
• June 2, 2017

For Sciatica "Started taking this medication about a week ago for sciatica-related pain. I had L5-L6 back surgery 10 years ago and get flare-ups of pain from post-surgery. It has helped the pain a fair bit. I still feel the right buttock pain when driving my car, but other types of sitting are much better. The side effects are not so good: a lot of bloating. I feel like I have a balloon in my tummy, upset stomach, lightheadedness, and dizziness. With having vertigo in the past, it's hard to tell if it's vertigo or the medication. The doctor wanted me to try it for 2 weeks, but I will go see him today after 1 week and have a chat with him about it. My dosage is 2 pills per day with food, 50MG. I will ask if taking 1 per day may be a good idea, and who knows, it may be enough."

• Thr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 11, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been diagnosed with RA, and X-rays also show degenerated disk disease. I usually take Celebrex, but when my back flares up, I go to the one and only Arthrotec 50 mg, twice a day. I can actually get back on the treadmill again. The only medication that loosens up my back. A wonder drug!"

• Lau...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 8, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "After taking two 50 mg doses am and pm, I am having to sit up in bed, hoping that the gas and stomach upset will pass so I can get some sleep. I did notice some pain relief, but I won't take it again due to the stomach upset."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 13, 2023

"Two very effective medications combined is very convenient. However, it's still hard on the stomach. The misoprostol dosage should be higher, perhaps 300mcg with the 50mg and 400mcg with the 75mg. Also, diclofenac is hard on the kidneys. But used 2 days a week it is very effective."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 20, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "Arthrotec 75 tablets taken twice daily as prescribed by one doctor resulted in a severe stomach ulcer requiring an antacid medication regimen for 30 days. Also, a blood test was performed. Arthrotec is only made in non-coated form, so it will not protect the stomach lining and should not even be approved for use!!"

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2008

For Sciatica "I have a bulging disc on my L5 that is pinching my sciatic nerve. Arthrotec started working right away. I only take one a day. No side effects yet."

• kak...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2013

For Osteoarthritis "Just started taking Arthrotec, but I can tell a difference already. I have less pain. I also feel very hungry and nauseous. I've had a little dizziness too."

• Anonymous
• January 1, 2012

For Osteoarthritis "For people suffering from inflammation, this medication is amazing! After 2 days, my pain was gone. No long-term regimen. I've suggested this medicine to many people."

• Her...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 12, 2012

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been taking this for 12 yrs, made a big difference in my life. Tried every medicine, and none had the same effect. Take two pills a day, 3 upsets my stomach. Without this, I would be bedridden."

• Anonymous
• December 5, 2011

For Osteoarthritis "I have had pain and stiffness in my neck for quite some time, and this medication has greatly improved these symptoms. I use it every other day, and it works very well."

• lil...
• April 28, 2008

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Can't live without it."

• DAV...
• November 26, 2009

For Osteoarthritis "Very effective daily use, 2 x 75mg per day. Hell, if you forget one or two, though. Now dependent on it!"

• Ash...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 3, 2019

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Two 50 mg daily. Usually knocks the pain level back to manageable. Without it, I would be miserable with a poor quality of life. Generic did not work for me."

• Tha...
• July 3, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "This drug has put my mom into kidney failure, as she was on it for several years. I strongly caution anyone using this for extended periods."