Ketoprofen User Reviews & Ratings
Brand names: Kiprofen
Ketoprofen has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 30 reviews on Drugs.com. 97% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 3% reported a negative experience.
Condition | Avg. Rating | Reviews | Compare |
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Pain | 17 reviews for Pain | 1150 medications | |
Osteoarthritis | 5 reviews for Osteoarthritis | 368 medications | |
Back Pain | 3 reviews for Back Pain | 188 medications | |
Gout, Acute | 2 reviews for Gout, Acute | 87 medications | |
Rheumatoid Arthritis | 2 reviews for Rheumatoid Arthritis | 375 medications | |
Period Pain | 1 reviews for Period Pain | 85 medications |
Reviews for Ketoprofen
- Tob...
- October 6, 2016
For Pain "I have used this for 30 years off and on. I first started using it for my migraines back when I was 30 years old. Then I realized it worked well for menstrual cramps. Then, as I got older, I used it for my osteoarthritis. Now that I am 60 years old, it helps me for everything! My arthritis, my knee, my fibromyalgia. I have used other non-steroid anti-inflammatory medications, but they just do not seem to work as well as ketoprofen! I can count to the minute how long it takes for it to work! This is a lifesaver medication for me!"
- Anonymous
- September 12, 2008
Orudis KT (ketoprofen) for Pain "It's unfortunate this pain reliever has been removed from over-the-counter use. It was one of the very few that actually helped my pain from thromboangiitis obliterans. It also helped my brother and two sisters with migraines. In my view, it is much like ibuprofen, except slightly stronger and much more effective."
- Kar...
- September 9, 2015
Orudis KT (ketoprofen) for Rheumatoid Arthritis "I can't live without Orudis 200 mg once daily. Within 1 hour, it starts working and stops inflammation. I have been on it for around 25 years and have had no serious side effects! I had an asthma attack when they gave me the generic Oruvail, as generics only have half the main ingredient and some awful fillers. Available on our PBS in Australia."
- Anonymous
- April 7, 2008
For Pain "I was in Italy and suddenly got mind-blowing painful infection around an outcoming wisdom tooth. Doctors gave me 600 mg of ibuprofen, which did virtually nothing for me, but one serving of OKi 80 mg (50 mg ketoprofen) almost relieved it completely (98%). Amazing! Truly great product!!!"
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- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 31, 2016
For Osteoarthritis "I am 53. I am very active with sports. Sadly, for the last two years, I have had terrible pain and I have extreme difficulty walking, climbing stairs, or even sitting down on the loo, or as it is called in America-trying to sit on the toilet seat. Two days ago, I went to see a doctor here in Italy, and she prescribed this drug-200 mg once a day. I took it yesterday for the first time and woke up the next day feeling like my old self-ready to rule the world! I went to the park with my 12-month-old puppy, and I enjoyed playing with him, and I had no problem at all walking up the 3 flights of stairs to our home. This drug is great."
- JB...
- December 7, 2008
For Osteoarthritis "Ketoprofen 75 mg is the only medicine I could find that would stop the swelling and pain in my hands, elbows, and back. I have taken this medicine now for two years. Now I only take it when I get a flare-up, only about once every couple of weeks. I can now play golf and do things like I did in my younger days. At 62, I recommend you try it. I think you might like it, I have no side effects from it."
- Rhi...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- June 27, 2016
For Pain "I used to take Anacin for my sinus and muscle pain until I found out it contained caffeine. Nothing else works as good. I have had severe sinusitis since I was 8 years old. I am now 62, and it is still working for me. I take the 50 mg capsule, and it works for at least a day or more."
- Lin...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 24, 2016
For Pain "A few months ago, I started getting migraines while on my period due to a change in birth control. I love my new method and did not want to stop it, so I brought up the issue of the migraines to my provider. I've tried other NSAIDs such as regular acetaminophen and even tried Excedrin Migraine, but acetaminophen did not put even a dent into it. Excedrin Migraine only worked for 4-5 hours, and then it would come back full force, sometimes worse. My provider wrote me out for 50 mg of ketoprofen, and I take 2 capsules at the onset of a migraine. This NSAID works great. My migraine was gone within an hour, and instead of being bedridden with ice packs on my head, I was actually able to eat and return to my normal activity. It is a Godsend!"
- Gha...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 17, 2020
For Back Pain "I've been taking OTC ibuprofen for my back pain and cramps for days, but the pain became severe, which led me to hospitalization. The pain intensified like I'm giving birth, so ibuprofen has no effect on me at all, it doesn't even cure my migraine. The doctor prescribed me ketoprofen, and it is very fast-acting, so magical that the pain I'm enduring for days just gone in about 30 mins. I've been recommending it to my friends and family who had muscle inflammation, arthritis, and so on. Really thumbs up!"
- Jep...
- July 6, 2015
For Gout, Acute "During a very serious bout of gout, I was unable to put pressure on my foot. My doctor recommended ketoprofen and assured me I would be able to walk without crutches the next day. He prescribed 75 mg 3X a day. True enough, I was able to go to work the next day, and within a week, the gout had cleared up. I now take a pill as soon as I feel a flare-up of gout, and within a day or two, it is gone, and I have not had a serious bout. I just found out that the 75 mg capsules are no longer available, only the 200 mg, and I am unable to refill my final 30 on a prescription I got last August. I only take them when needed and was hoping to get this last refill to cover me until 2016."
- Han...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 18, 2020
For Pain "Ketoprofen is great for acute tooth ache and gum swelling. So thankful that it exists!! I took 100mg 1 hour later I felt much better. It really helped through the weekend. The pharmacist gave paracetamol but that thing never worked. never ever!!"
- Sam...
- September 15, 2016
For Gout, Acute "I had intense pain and limp as a result of the pain on my swollen left big toe. It was diagnosed to be gout. I tried a couple of medicines to cool the pain, but in vain. I bumped into a friend, whom I told of my pain being due to gout. He immediately told me his issues with gout were far worse than I have, but he put his praise on this (Ketoprofen (Ketonal) medicine prescribed for him in Kosovo, that made him feel better by just the first tab, 100 mg (he is over 50 years old though). I went and got a prescription and took the first tab of 100 mg from him at 19:00 (I am 48 years old). It is a miracle. The next morning, I wanted to challenge Usain Bolt for the 100-meter race :) I am following the prescribed dosage now."
- DrP...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- February 14, 2024
Oruvail (ketoprofen) for Pain "Was taking it for chronic pain and it worked wonders. Went from taking Ibuprofen 600s up to 3x a day to just one Oruvail a day, and I was almost pain-free. Sadly, I was getting it from an overseas online pharmacy and can't afford it anymore. If not for costs (and it apparently not being a thing in the USA?), I'd still be taking it."
- B D...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 6, 2023
For Pain "I was taking ibuprofen 800mg 3 times daily for knee pain until after a few months, I developed stomach ulcers. Then after several months still in pain, I found Ketoprofen over the counter at 12.5mg and gave it a try. Taking only 2 tabs daily, I was surprised at how effective it was. It wasn't long that I only needed an occasional tab. Then I could no longer find it OTC and reverted to aspirin that isn't as effective as this and it's better than ibuprofen and other painkillers. Please make it available OTC again."
- mab...
- July 6, 2008
Orudis KT (ketoprofen) for Pain "It's the best for back pain...absolutely the best!"
- 1...
- July 15, 2008
For Pain "I use this medication for the herniated disc in my neck. Severe pain went down my right arm. Couldn't deal with it, but ketoprofen made 95 to 100% of the pain go away. Great stuff."
- Liv...
- August 12, 2019
For Period Pain "Probably the only drug that helped reduce my cramps significantly (tried ibuprofen, naproxen, etc., but none worked)."
- Mis...
- October 16, 2008
Orudis KT (ketoprofen) for Pain "This is the absolute best thing that I have used for migraines, muscle aches, and menstrual pain. I wish that Orudis KT was still available OTC."
- Far...
- June 5, 2013
Oruvail (ketoprofen) for Back Pain "I have back pain as I hurt it while doing exercise. Dr. recommended this Oruvail 200 mg. It really helped my pain, and inflammation has gone in 3 days. And I am almost back to normal."
- Anonymous
- November 27, 2014
Orudis (ketoprofen) for Back Pain "Works much better than any other NSAID, especially for stiff joints."
- Anonymous
- May 11, 2009
For Pain "This is the only medication that seems to help with my migraines, back pain, and menstrual cramps."
- Arc...
- June 20, 2019
For Osteoarthritis "This medicine, ketoprofen, is great. Now can anyone tell me why I haven’t been able to get any for 6 months!"
- Anonymous
- April 2, 2011
For Rheumatoid Arthritis "I have been given ketoprofen for rheumatoid arthritis, and I must say the pain has been bearable."
- Bee...
- February 17, 2010
For Osteoarthritis "I have been taking 200 mg time release for 10 yrs. Before heavy exercise, at times I have to use a different NSAID to get relief, but overall, very effective with swelling."
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Orudis (ketoprofen) for Pain "I have taken this product for headaches, backaches, and toothaches, and having tried Motrin, Extra Strength Tylenol, and Aleve for these issues in the past, I would give Orudis KT the highest rating of the OTC pain medications."