Diclofenac / misoprostol for Sciatica User Reviews

• nom...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 19, 2012

Diclofenac / misoprostol "I was prescribed Arthrotec 8 months ago for a bulging L5S1 disc that was causing me excruciating sciatica pain. At the time, the Arthrotec did nothing for the pain which led to me getting 2 epidural steroid injections. Those two did not work, and I haven't been taking any medicine and instead working on controlling my stress levels which seems to have helped. In the past 2 weeks, the sciatica has flared up really bad to the point that I can't sit or stand for any length of time. In desperation I took the Arthrotec to see if it would knock down the pain and BOOM- I seriously felt like a new person. I don't know why this didn't work for me the first time, but now it is working perfectly. It's a miracle in my mind."

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2011

Diclofenac / misoprostol "I was suffering from sciatica, herniated and bulging disc L5-L6. I had multiple epidural shots and radiofrequency, which gave temporary relief. I had been prescribed Arthrotec a while back but did not take it until the pain was unbearable lately. I could not get comfortable whether I was standing, sitting, or lying down. Driving was also torture. Within 2 days of taking Arthrotec 75 (2X daily), my pain disappeared almost completely. After reading comments, I will try 1 pill per day to see if it sustains."

• Har...
• October 26, 2010

Diclofenac / misoprostol "Arthrotec 75 was prescribed after I developed serious aching in my right thigh that prevented me from standing or walking for more than a few minutes. Eventually, a herniated disc at L4-L5 was diagnosed. A large fragment was pressing up against a nerve. After a few more weeks, the onset of motor deficit in my foot led to the need to have surgery. If that hadn't happened, I might have been able to avoid the surgery indefinitely by continuing to take Arthrotec. Other NSAIDs might have worked too, but protection of the stomach lining by Arthrotec's misoprostol was appealing."

• cud...
• May 5, 2015

Diclofenac / misoprostol "I have suffered with sciatica for 3 years and now have pain in my right foot along the arch. I took this medication when I was first diagnosed, and it did nothing to relieve the pain. I decided to give it another shot last week because of the foot pain, and it started helping right away with both issues. The only problem I have is I am bloated and feel like I have gained 10 lbs! This is a huge bummer since I am also on a weight loss plan! But I will keep taking it for now."

• 06H...
• June 2, 2017

Diclofenac / misoprostol "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."

• 06H...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2017

"After taking 50 mg twice a day for a few months, the pain started coming back. I talked to my doctor, and we are currently trying 75 mg twice per day. After about a month, I have decided it may be time to slowly go off it, as it is not really doing a whole lot to relieve my lower right buttock pain that radiates down my leg/hamstring/calf and into one side of my foot. The only other med on file from the surgeon who did my L5-L6 operation a few years ago is Lyrica. The side effects that they show on TV are quite numerous, but I may have no other option but to try it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2017

"Lower right hand back started acting up. So mornings are not great. I am taking diclofenac/misoprostol 50 mg/200 mcg, 2 pills a day. It has given back my quality of life. I thought I would try just one in the evening, was a bad idea. Take after a meal with a full glass of water, np."

• Anonymous
• September 2, 2008

Diclofenac / misoprostol "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."