Nabumetone and Headaches: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2009

Nabumetone for Back Pain "I have arthritis in my lower back with spinal stenosis and an annular tear in my disc. I was prescribed 1500mg a day. As long as I take the full amount, I have no more pain, cramping in my leg, or sciatica. I have been taking half because I have dizziness and headaches. Still better than the pain."

• Sha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2020

For Back Pain "Helped some for my back pain, but the side effects far outweighed the benefit, which was just slightly better than regular old ibuprofen. It totally changed my personality, made me irritable, and just put me in an overall bad mood. I was also very confused and tired on this medication. And on top of all that, it made my stomach hurt and began giving me headaches. I stopped taking it."

• MTa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2021

For Osteoarthritis "I had a severe reaction to this drug. I initially thought it was a virus (but stopped taking the med). Chills, body aches, fever, heart palpitations, headache, loss of appetite, stomach ache, exhaustion, and strange sharp pains in my leg and head. Not realizing it was a reaction from nabumetone, I took one pill a few weeks later and had the same reaction, although milder."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2018

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "Very bad knees. Only been taking it for 2 weeks. Not much help so far. I do have very bad headaches in the morning. May be a side effect. But I will keep trying it for a while. I really want it to work for me, also very expensive, but it will be worth it if it works. I have had extensive back surgery. My back is not in pain, just my knees. It may have helped my back a bit."

• 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."

• 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."