Etodolac for Osteoarthritis User Reviews

• Anonymous
• May 2, 2009

Etodolac "I have used etodolac for many years. When I don't take it, I have to think about my knees with every step. When I do take it, I can walk without being aware of my knees. For me it has been very helpful."

• Fin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2013

"For the last 3 years, I have been plagued with inflammation in every joint; my knees especially. Recently, my lower back went out. The doctor prescribed etodolac, and call me crazy, but overnight my lower back pain is gone. My knees are also feeling so much better. Wow."

• Jim...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• December 3, 2015

"I have severe osteoarthritis in most of my major joints: spine, shoulders, hips, knees (until I just had bilateral knee replacements in August). I've had spinal fusion L3-S1 for OA complications and continued OA in the remainder of my spine. I've been taking etodolac twice daily along with other pain meds for over 14 years. I've never had any adverse problems with it. I do, however, take Zantac 75 or equivalent twice daily to help protect my stomach. I'm a firm believer in this medication. When I need to come off of it for a procedure, my OA flares up once again. With my daily medication regimen, I continue to work full time in a shipyard and as a fire chief on a volunteer fire department. Give it a try, it may just do wonders for you."

• mdi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 22, 2015

Etodolac "I was on Cymbalta. It worked some, but there were many times it wasn't too spectacular. I have very little or no pain when I take the Lodine 2x a day. There are times I only take it once a day because if my stomach is off, it can bother it. Otherwise, it works better than anything else I've been on."

• Jim...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 20, 2018

"I have been taking etodolac for 6 years now, twice a day, as I could hardly walk due to knee pain. After the second day on it, I had no knee pain and swear by it. I realize there are some side effect trade-offs, but do not want to go through knee surgery."

• Dai...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 26, 2018

"14 years ago, a surgeon recognized an arthritic flare-up in my shoulder following a nasty fall. He prescribed etodolac, which quickly shut down the pain. I continued on the drug for a couple of years vs. surgery. One day, I forgot to take it and thought I had the flu, I hurt so much in every joint. I discovered I had OA just about everywhere. The etodolac is the only thing that keeps me functional. I live in fear of running out. I've never had a side effect that I know of. If it works for you, it's miraculous."

• hbe...
• June 23, 2008

"When I had a torn meniscus in my left knee, I was given this drug to ease the pain, it works. Then I had carpal tunnel syndrome in my right hand, I continued to take the drug, and it still works. Now, I find out it's for osteoarthritis, which I have."

• Jac...
• November 1, 2017

"I was taken off etodolac recently because labs indicated elevated blood urea nitrogen test (BUN) and creatinine. I had been on etodolac for about 20 years with no side effects and manageable discomfort. I was walking 5 miles a day and lifting weights for 3 hours a week. I felt great. Over the counters did nothing for me except discovering an allergy to acetaminophen. I'm taking 4 mg methylprednisolone a day and hurt all over; age 72, female and really aggravated."

• Anonymous
• February 3, 2011

"I've been using ibuprofen for years, and lately it has not been as effective and is bothering my stomach with the use of Fosamax too. The doctor switched me to Etodolac 400mg TR twice a day, and I am happy he did. My stomach is handling it better, and the pain has gone to little or none based on the day. This was a wonderful relief, as he had tried me on Celebrex and another previously, and ibuprofen worked better then. Now, with ibuprofen being less effective, I am glad to have found this one."

• MEN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2017

"I have OA in both knees. I have been taking Aleve twice to three times a day with little to no relief. I work at night, so I need to have some relief in order to walk. I started etodolac 200 mg yesterday evening. The night was very bad with lots of knee pain and discomfort. I took 400 mg this morning with breakfast, and 6 hours later, the pain is finally subsiding. I hate changing drugs because the new drugs always take a long time to take effect. This is beginning to work earlier than I expected, and it is welcomed. I hope this works out well for me."

• TWC...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 23, 2017

"Had ligament and cartilage surgery on knee in early 80s. By 2000, pain made even sleeping tough. Was prescribed etodolac ER, 400 mg 2/day. Honestly, it gave me my life back. After 1 or 2 years, started using only 1 pill per day. Use 2/day only when cycling extra hard, snowshoeing, or skiing. None of these activities would be possible without this Rx! Only drawback is that my skin is a bit drier and itchier in the cooler months."

• Ks-...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 9, 2018

"I have used Lodine and Lodine XL. It has worked so well that I have panicked at the fact I can no longer afford this generic. The price started going up exponentially about 5 years ago, and now I cannot afford it with pharmacy discounts. Too bad the company is so greedy. If you can afford it, I highly recommend."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2018

"I was taking 200 mg of this script for chronic arthritis pain. I MUST wear orthotics on my feet EVEN when I’m just at home, I cannot stand or walk unless I have orthotics on my feet at ALL times. I also suffer from arthritis in my lower lumbar spine, where it was fused with a rod and screws. I recently found out I now have two herniated discs above the metal in my back. CHRONIC PAIN is NO way to live. HOW I WISH this would work for me! Sadly, even though I experienced no side effects, this medication has not done anything for my pain at all."

• Mys...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 6, 2020

"I have a neck injury that occurred many years ago, now I have arthritis in my neck because of the injury. I can no longer receive prednisone in my neck due to reaching the max limit, and now I have DDD. I also have developed osteoarthritis in my hands from many years of abuse, pumping blood pressure cuffs. I went to an orthopedic doctor 2 weeks ago for the pain (I have not gone to the doctor for pain in bones in a year, and before that, almost 30 years for my neck). He prescribed etodolac (lodine) 400 mg once daily. Well, I have a history of a heart attack and take 3 blood pressure medications. Why would a doctor prescribe a medication (NSAID) to someone so high risk? I don’t get it. I told him I have tried Aleve (against my better judgment), and it caused stomach pain and severe headache. Ibuprofen doesn’t work at all. Well, I guess I will have to live in severe pain when it flares up because I will NOT take the lodine. What a waste of money and time."

• L A...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2015

"I started this medication 2 weeks ago for OA. After 1 week on the med, I experienced nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea with stomach cramping. After 4 days off this med, I am still experiencing some cramping and stomach upset. I will not take this med again."

• Lit...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2021

"My pain management Dr. gave me this to help with my constant pain in my back and neck from surgery. It seemed to be helping with my other meds, but I started itching on my hands and feet and having chest pain. I have taken it nearly a month, but stopped today to see if my itching and chest pain stopped. It has, so I’ll be letting her know, apparently, I’m allergic to it."

• kat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 12, 2015

"Prescribed Lodine following cortisone injections in knees and wrists. Within 1 week after taking Lodine 200 mg b.i.d., began having neck pain, sensitivity on head and scalp, and severe pain in shoulders and unable to raise arms. Felt acutely ill. Severe pain, muscle wasting, and extreme weight loss and ms. weakness. Swelling in left leg and pitting edema in left foot and right hand. After discontinuing the Lodine, the swelling went down. Even had a vascular scan while taking the Lodine. Lodine almost killed me."

• AMD...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 24, 2024

"I have osteoarthritis in my right knee, right fingers, and right foot. I had been taking ibuprofen, and it was kind of hit or miss. Some days were fine, other days I had pain in those areas. My doctor prescribed etodolac, and I noticed immediate relief. I can walk, climb stairs, and do what I need to do without pain. I have no side effects, and the medication doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I am very pleased with it."

• fat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 31, 2015

Etodolac "Suffered fibromyalgia, referred to expert with rheumatoid arthritis. Given Lodine, my life changed thanks to it. I'm virtually pain-free, my life’s great now. 600 mg SR... very happy with it."

• amy...
• June 17, 2015

Etodolac "This is working better than any other NSAID I have tried. I feel good."

• Anonymous
• June 26, 2008

Etodolac "Great for knee pain."

• hel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 12, 2013

Etodolac "Takes away the pain now and back 10 years ago."

• spo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 1, 2017

"After the initial stomach upset, it seemed to help, but I wake up with a pounding headache every morning. It also causes excessive thirst. I drink up to 3 pints of water during the night."

• Anonymous
• December 3, 2011

"Etodolac did a great job on my knee pain. Unfortunately, possibly due to my Crohn's disease, it also caused extreme diarrhea and gas. I had to discontinue use."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 26, 2022

"I was prescribed this in 400 mg twice a day. I might as well take mints or sugar cubes, for the pills didn't do anything at all for my pain from osteoarthritis in my hand or for my torn rotator cuff."