Diclofenac / misoprostol User Reviews & Ratings
Brand names: Arthrotec
Diclofenac / misoprostol has an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from a total of 52 reviews on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 8% reported a negative experience.
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Osteoarthritis | 32 reviews for Osteoarthritis | 366 medications | |
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Sciatica Off-label | 8 reviews for Sciatica | 282 medications |
Reviews for Diclofenac / misoprostol
- Jim...
- March 3, 2013
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I was prescribed Arthrotec 75/0.2MG. I had spinal surgery on L5 in 2001 by an orthopedist and in 2009 on the same disc by a neurosurgeon. In 2009, I took a long time to recover. Also, I am suffering from degenerative disc disease on S1 to the point of self-fusion (a good thing as it stabilized my lower back). In 2009, I was prescribed Arthrotec 75/0.2MG. I found this to be a miracle. I only take it as needed and only when it wears off, once a week or as needed. FANTASTIC results! It takes years off my body. I am 62."
- nom...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- December 19, 2012
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Sciatica "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."
- SyS...
- November 19, 2016
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I have been on Arthrotec for 23 years now and cannot recommend it for everyone, but for me, it was a life saver. I have RA and went through many back surgeries (7) to repair degenerated disks. For a year, I was in a wheelchair unable to walk and never left the house. Many doctors told me that I had to resolve myself to living a life of a person who only has limited mobility. My intern, a young man right out of med school, recommended this. In the last 23 years, I have lived a full and very active life and could keep up with a 35-year-old (I'm 77 now). It saved my life, I could not live without it. I am active, travel, have sex, and do anything I could (almost) when I was 50. For me, it is a wonder drug."
- ard...
- July 11, 2008
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I just started Arthrotec 75 mg two days ago. I can't believe that after 2 pills, I was feeling no pain. My legs were working, I could walk normally, my spine wasn't hurting, and my feet were pain-free. This is a new life for me. I have been in constant pain for a long time and needed injections in my feet and spine to cope. I am ready to tell the world how well this is working for me."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- ldm...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 24, 2012
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I have been in pain for years and have been on Cymbalta, gabapentin, and Tylenol 3 for 2 and a half years. I suffer from arthritis and herniated discs, degenerative disc disease. Yesterday, my doctor put me on Arthrotec 50mg. It made me sick to my stomach, but my pain was mostly gone. I could actually put on a pair of pants and socks without my hips and back hurting. I'm 34 and hope to live a long life, and being in pain every day was making me depressed. I think there is hope. So far so good with Arthrotec."
- hav...
- May 19, 2008
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I tried Celebrex and other drugs to relieve joint pain in the ankles, knees, wrists, and fingers, with little relief. Three days on Arthrotec 75, only once a day, and I was almost as good as new. Able to work on the treadmill, take long hikes, write, and type. Maybe the best part was not waking up at night with pain in all the fingers. By accident, I also found that taking one pill every other day is sufficient for me."
- Anonymous
- January 20, 2011
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Sciatica "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."
- Jud...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 21, 2013
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been living with four swollen fingers on my right hand (my dominant hand) and have trouble sleeping with pain in both hips and shoulders. At 49, I feel far too young for arthritis, but sometimes life is not fair. The doctor prescribed Arthrotec yesterday. Two pills in, and I can hold a pen, type, and slept like a baby last night! I'll take the queasy stomach and gas if it means I'm not cranky because of poor sleep and constant pain!"
- Rit...
- June 26, 2013
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) "I have been taking Arthrotec for two days now. I feel a lot better. Today I can walk, stand up, and sit. The only problem is it makes me feel hungry all day. It's like I haven't eaten even though I did 10 minutes ago."
- Fal...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- January 13, 2013
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I am 73 and just found out I have torn ligaments, tendonitis, and arthritis in both wrists. For about a year now, I have had stabbing pains in my wrists and hands. After taking three Arthrotec 50, my pain is gone. But I also have a gastric problem with reflux, and for the last two nights, I have had extreme bloating and reflux. I took the fifth tablet this evening. It is so bad tonight that I have to stay awake. I cannot go to sleep, even while sitting up in a chair for fear of having the reflux again. I have had the reflux two times already tonight when I dozed off. So I am here now typing this at 4:30 AM so I do not fall asleep again. The Arthrotec works, but I cannot take any more of them."
- Win...
- March 19, 2012
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and sciatica and have tried many other pain medicines, with Celebrex being the last. I am taking Arthrotec 50 mg 3 times a day, and by the second day, I was very pleased with the results. My pain has lessened from a 7-8 down to a 2-4 level. I have Vicodin as a standby and haven't taken any this past month. I went from taking 1 to 3 a day to none, that is a good thing!!"
- Anonymous
- July 6, 2011
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I was given Arthrotec 75 (1x/day) for residual pain following a car accident. I got to the point where I could barely walk most days, and on my best days, I would have very little endurance for walking or even standing. By day 2 of taking Arthrotec 75, I felt like I was made whole again. It is my wonder drug. I found I can skip a day and be okay if not too much physical activity, and at times I have taken a second dose midday during more strenuous activities. No side effects that I have noticed. I don't like taking medicines, so I hope I won't need to take these for too long, but I am so grateful for them right now. I can actually do things for myself again."
- Txt...
- April 2, 2011
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I'm a 40-year-old mom with stage 4 breast cancer with metastasis to bone from head to toe. As you can imagine, I'm in considerable pain all the time. They have kept upping my morphine, and although going without the morphine is not an option, I am tired of doubling it all the time. I have since gone to a pain doctor who prescribed Arthrotec 75, and at last, I can go hiking with my kids again. I can go shopping with them and not be exhausted from pain. I am very grateful to Arthrotec 75 because it has given me a piece of my life back. The only side effects I've had from it are a little bit of an achy stomach, and I've been very gassy. Well worth the trade-off."
- Har...
- October 26, 2010
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Sciatica "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
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Sciatica "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."
- all...
- June 12, 2010
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I had been taking Arthrotec 75 mg 2 X's per day for several years, and it worked great! No more severe pain in my lower back, but HUMANA decided I didn't need it any longer, just because there was no generic for it. Now I live in severe pain daily. Other medicines either do not work, or they hurt my stomach so bad I can't take them. I miss my Arthrotec."
- MrT...
- November 21, 2009
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "This is a wonder drug! I have not been able to lie down for more than a few hours for years. Since I started Arthrotec 75, I can stay in bed 8 hours with almost NO pain. I have painful hips and shoulders."
- gib...
- September 9, 2010
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I found this medicine relieved my pain very well. I was taking 75 mg twice a day, and this did me very well. Except, I had a side effect that caused me concern. I gained 25 pounds and could not lose this weight. Gaining weight is not good when you suffer from arthritis. Until I was taken off this drug, I could not lose weight and kept gaining. When I was off it, I lost 5 pounds in one month and now have lost 20 of the 25 I gained."
- Che...
- March 27, 2011
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I love Arthrotec and did not realize just how well it was working for me until I switched to Celebrex, which did nothing. Within days on Celebrex, I was so stiff I could hardly walk. I have back issues from arthritis (nerve impingement, etc.) and have epidural spinal injections. I promptly went right back to the Arthrotec. But I do realize now that the Arthrotec does make me very drowsy and hungry. The hunger and cravings are really strange, but during the time on Celebrex, I wasn't hungry at all while dieting. So, it's either pain and stiffness or drowsiness and hunger. I chose not to have pain."
- Kri...
- November 14, 2011
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "Lupus: I have been taking Arthrotec for two weeks now; my symptoms have improved tremendously. I tried Mobic 15 mg., Celebrex, Lyrica, and just about everything else that would decrease pain. I know it has side effects, but walking and being productive is well worth the risk."
- DRa...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 29, 2019
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I have been on Arthrotec 50 mg three times daily for 25 years. I have never experienced any of the negative symptoms some other reviewers have mentioned. I have severe osteoarthritis. It is especially severe in my spine. As a result, I have had numerous surgeries, fusions, etc. Each time before and following surgery, I am told to stop taking Arthrotec for an extended time. Two weeks ago, I had cervical spine surgery, so no Arthrotec. Today, I can hardly walk up and down stairs or get out of a chair! I am 77 years old and in good health. I weigh only 117, so it is not my weight that is holding me back. For me, Arthrotec is a firm 10!"
- Dav...
- October 1, 2015
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I recently switched from Celebrex to Arthrotec. Although my stomach has been very upset most days, the pain in my shoulders, hips, and knee has been greatly reduced. Also, I have gained considerable mobility in the range of motion in my leg/knee."
- soo...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 8, 2013
For Osteoarthritis "Prescribed two Arthrotec 75 daily plus two tramadol due to osteoarthritis in both knees. Had to drop to one Arthrotec taken in the morning due to reflux and vomit during the night. Feel hunger constantly, even when fed. Weight hard to manage and can still feel sick and dizzy with a burbling stomach for hours after taking Arthrotec."
- Anonymous
- November 3, 2008
Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I started taking it twice a day and have seen an improvement. I can count on one hand the times I've had to take pain medicines since I've started taking Arthrotec. I'm anxious to see how I do next time the weather changes. Now I want to get off the Lyrica that I've been taking for over a year."
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Arthrotec (diclofenac / misoprostol) for Osteoarthritis "I have been taking Arthrotec for 25 years and gradually have had to increase to get the same relief. I was taking 75 mg two times a day. My concern at this time is that my kidneys have been slowly deteriorating over time and I did not even notice it until my doctor called me yesterday after some blood work and asked me to stop taking it. I am having blood work again Monday, and I already know that my kidneys are working better. It is a tough call because the pain is coming back full force. I also have fibromyalgia and type 2 diabetes and other issues. I wish there was a way to find relief from pain without medicines, and if you had asked me a week ago, I would have told you that I would be hooked on Arthrotec and could not imagine life without it."