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Nabumetone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

Brand names: Relafen DS

Nabumetone has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 93 reviews on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 34% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Nabumetone

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  • Ant...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 17, 2020

For Muscle Pain "I've been taking nabumetone 500 mg 2x a day for at least 3 weeks for bursitis in my shoulder and neck. This medication never eased my pain. I was also taking a muscle relaxer with it, nothing."

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  • RA...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 15, 2022

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Thought might help, but ended up with zero relief and major side effects. Horrible headaches and anxiety. Had to stop. Ibuprofen helped more. Disappointed."

1 / 10
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  • Cak...
  • April 27, 2017

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Caused me to have severe joint pain."

1 / 10
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  • zip...
  • August 3, 2010

For Sciatica "Taking 500 mg in the morning and late afternoon, I haven't had any benefits."

1 / 10
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  • Hur...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 18, 2018

For Back Pain "I was prescribed Nabumetone 500 mg tablets 4 days ago for back pain, and it has not helped at all."

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • July 11, 2009

"For the first time, my ankle and knee pain is gone."

10 / 10
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  • Car...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 8, 2021

For Back Pain "Very good for back pain 1000 mg! I use it when I have pain in my back, which is osteoarthritis, and it gives good relief!"

10 / 10
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  • Mr ...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 5, 2017

For Osteoarthritis "Nabumetone helping my left knee but gave me pain in both feet when I walk, and I got a rash on my right arm from it after I started taking it."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 4, 2020

For Muscle Pain "Strained a muscle in my hip that after 2 days started spasming. Nabumetone was ineffective at any dosage. Would not use or recommend."

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  • Mrs...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 25, 2024

Nabumetone "Doesn't really alleviate the pain... taking Tylenol at the same time."

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 9, 2011

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "It did help, but too many side effects. Worst one was leg cramps at night for me."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 2, 2021

For Muscle Pain "I was put on this medication for plantar fasciitis. I can’t tell any difference in my foot at all or any other pain, for that matter. Practically useless."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 15, 2022

Nabumetone for Osteoarthritis "It really helps with my back and hip pain. I was skeptical about trying it. I have been on it six weeks, and I have noticed less stomach irritation and good pain relief."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 19, 2009

Nabumetone for Muscle Pain "750 mg twice daily, had no effect on headaches."

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  • ljk...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 5, 2016

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I took two last week, and my stomach hurts now with a throbbing headache. I don't like the side effects, my whole body was in pain. I stopped taking it."

4 / 10
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  • Pat...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 6, 2022

For Back Pain "Worked like a charm and didn’t make me nauseous!"

10 / 10
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  • dal...
  • April 19, 2015

For Muscle Pain "My doctor prescribed Relafen, so far 3 pills and 6 hours, I'm in severe pain."

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  • Mad...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 20, 2016

For Back Pain "Took them for 3 days, never helped, don't know why they gave me a useless prescription."

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