Arthrotec anyone?

keith1971
keith1971 Member Posts: 302
edited 6. Jun 2011, 14:41 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hey all......

Just wondering if anyone has ever tried arthrotec ?

It's apparently diclofenac with a built in stomach protector.

?
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  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Keith

    This worked for me for a while as the diclofenac was irritating my stomach it lasted 3 years before I had a reaction to that too but thats just me Im reaction woman me :lol:
    Hope it works well for you
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • elainebadknee
    elainebadknee Bots Posts: 3,703
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Keith

    Had it and felt as sick as a dog all the time, so much so that when i went swimming nearly was sick....It upset my tummy/bowel so much could only tolerate a week of it...

    Elainex
    keith1971 wrote:
    Hey all......

    Just wondering if anyone has ever tried arthrotec ?

    It's apparently diclofenac with a built in stomach protector.

    ?
  • keith1971
    keith1971 Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Whoa, two conflicting reports!

    Was just thinking it'd be easier to take one tablet as opposed to taking diclo and a stomach protector.

    :roll:
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What suits one may not suit another. It's the same with all medication and you won't know what is best for you until you try something. This is another reason why finding the right treatment can take so long, I think it is one of the most exasperating aspects of the whole arthritis malarkey. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • keith1971
    keith1971 Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Will ask my doc if they can prescribe the arthrotec as it makes more sense to me to take just one tablet.

    The diclofenac isn't really having any noticable effect on my symptoms & it's been nearly a week.

    Think I'm just gonna have to wait it out for a while & see if things calm down.

    How'd the pain course go DD??

    x
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  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for asking Keith, I was just wondering myself. Come on DD let us know how it went.

    Karen xx






    Ps.. Sorry Keith, It's just you bought it to my mind. Bit naughty I know as it was your thread. Sorry
    Karen xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,830
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I have a friend with OA of the shoulders...she takes it and swears by it Keith.

    I think it has to be worth a try?

    Love

    toni xx

    PS think l could hear DD from here..... raucous laughter....think it was her??? :wink:
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi keith

    I was on arthrotec for a couple of years and then it wasn't as effective so they changed me to celebrex.

    Hope it works for you, as I said , It worked a couple of years and no side effects that I can report.

    Good luck
    Juliepf x
  • keith1971
    keith1971 Member Posts: 302
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks for the personal experience everyone, will see if the gp is willing to prescribe them for me.

    X
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  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Keith

    Not tried this one - but sounds as if it might be worth a go. Although if the diclo isn't helping you, perhaps an alternative anti-inflamm would be a better option, even if you have to take a stomach protector alongside.

    Tilly xxx

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