Osteoarthritis Questions (Page 9)

What drug works as well as Celebrex?

My insurance company will no longer pay for Celebrex. What drug will work as well as Celebrex does? I have tried diclofenac, mobic, and all the generic celecoxibs but none work for me. I have arthritis in every vertebra of my spine. With Celebrex, I have no pain whatsoever and complete freedom of... read more

Why does Voltaren contain ammonia?

I found the ammonia smell nauseating but my doctor, after denying ammonia is one of the ingredients, had no answer for this. The chemist at Walgreens claimed not to know, either. Thanks

Please advise on medication mix and interactions?

Duloxetine 90mgs daily. Ritalin SR 60mgs daily, clonazepam 3mgs daily and Norgesic 35mgs 2 tablets 3 times a day I'm worried !!!

Are there 10 mg pills of duloxetine or Cymbalta, in order to slowly reduce & eventually stop?

I have taken for many years for chronic pain & depression/anxiety.

Can Pristiq cause joint pain?

Will this joint pain subside? Started about 11 days ago on 25 mg. On 50 mg for about 8 days now. Was on Effexor for many years till it stopped working, then Cymbalta which was no good for me.

Relief duration for methylprednisolone tablets, 4mg pack?

How long can I expect knee osteoarthritis pain relief to continue after completing a methylprednisolone, 4mg 6-day pack? Can I expect it to last longer than an 80mg injection of triamcinolone?

What effects does indomethacin have? State the mechanism of those effects?

What is the best way to stop taking Celebrex after taking it for a number of years.

Can I just stop? I am 86 years old and have osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Thanks. RS

Can you take oxycontin and nucynta together? Is it safe?

I have been taking 80mg twicw a day for degenerative arthritis and fibromyalgia but this has stopped being effective, On a recent visit with my physician he prescribed 100 mg Nucynta every 6 hrs to be taken along with my oxycontin. After reading it seems like most people have replaced their former... read more

Tylenol with Codeine 3 - is tylenol 3 a controlled substance?

I am a diabetic and I would like to know if taking ibuprofen will raise my sugar levels?

The reason I am asking is because I had knee surgery about a month ago, and I have been taking 400 mgs 3 times a day and my sugar levels have become alot higher than is normal for me. My sugar was always under control before I started taking it.

Can you take mobic and panadol (paracetamol) together?

I have osteoarthritis in feet, knees, neck, mobic does not work on it's own.

Is etodolac the same as gabapentin?

Im trying to find out if they are both the same typ and do the same treatment..I have both of hem but is there a need to take both if thre the same drug just diffrent names..

Meloxicam 7.5 mg or 15 mg - Which dose is best?

I am a chronic pain patient, 63 years old, and after a severe fall in the bathroom found a bottle of 15 mg. meloxicam that hasn't expired. It does come with a major interaction with FloMax and various warnings about gastric upset, take milk with, etc. I appreciate any help. All the best - Tony

Meloxicam - what is the half-life effect of Mobic AND can Mobic be taken just once or twice per?

... week???