Nabumetone and Upset Stomach: What Users Say

• AHL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 13, 2017

Nabumetone for Back Pain "Had L5 S1 diskectomy 3 months ago, worst sciatica pain imaginable, could barely stand or walk. MD stopped opioids, pain meds, and we are trying different types of pain management. Allergic reaction to Lyrica and meloxicam didn't do a darn thing. Relafen didn't work at first, but now? It's a lifesaver. I do also take Protonix due to terrible upset stomach issues from taking ibuprofen for many months. It's a life changer for me! I am only 43 and feel very thankful to have this med!"

• 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."

• Wil...
• July 3, 2016

For Back Pain "I've been on this medication for about a week now, and I don't see a difference as yet. Although this medication does upset my stomach, bloats me, and gives me gas very badly, which I hate. I'm trying to give it some time before I complain to my specialist about it because it's starting to be irritating."

• Ric...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2021

For Rheumatoid Arthritis "This drug has been a game changer for me. I was on Plaquenil and 2400 mg of ibuprofen a day for ten years. Destroyed my stomach. Threw it all in the garbage. One month on this, I feel like a new person again. A human. I sleep. Pain went from 10 to 2. I'm just more relaxed and comfortable. I actually feel human again. Do take with food, else it might affect your stomach. Takes a few weeks to accumulate in your system."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 15, 2022

Nabumetone for Osteoarthritis "It really helps with my back and hip pain. I was skeptical about trying it. I have been on it six weeks, and I have noticed less stomach irritation and good pain relief."

• 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."