Cox-2 Etoricoxib

MrDJ
MrDJ Member Posts: 310
edited 24. Sep 2024, 13:57 in Living with arthritis

Hi all

Just a quicky to ask if anyone else is on Etoricoxib 60mg Cox-2 Inhibitor and how are you getting on with this drug.

long story short

since 1985 on Froben NSAID 100mg anti inflammatory which worked for me.

Cancer scare in April this year. colonoscopy/ CT / Endoscopy. all clear but turned out to be gut rot and told to stop Froben immediately after around 38 years use.

This week started on cox-2 etoricoxib which is also a nsaid. Also upped lansapryzol stomach protector to 2 a day and started on gaviscon.

now back in late 90s consutant tried around 4 different cox-2 and nothing worked so was returned to the froben.

So just wondering how others are getting on with these modern cox-2.

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  • noddingtonpete
    noddingtonpete Moderator Posts: 1,214

    Hello @MrDJ have you tried a search for other discussions? See the results below

    https://community.versusarthritis.org/search?domain=all_content&query=Cox-2%20Etoricoxib&scope=site&source=community

    Hope you find something that helps

    Best wishes

    Peter

    Need more help? - call our Helpline on0800 5200 520Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm

  • MrDJ
    MrDJ Member Posts: 310

    Thanks @noddingtonpete

    i did try a quick search but didnt come up with much.

    thanks for the link, will go look now.

  • Ellen
    Ellen Moderator Posts: 1,773

    Also known as Arcoxia

    here are some threads @MrDJ just in case you didn't find these.

    https://community.versusarthritis.org/search?query=arcoxia&scope=site&source=community

    I was on 90mg dose myself for many years and found it really helpful, my issue was stomach not coping with standard NSAIDs.

    Best of luck

    Ellen.

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,848

    I loved my arcoxia @MrDJ all 'norma' nsaids give me an upset stomach.

    Unfortunately I am now on blood thinners for another issue so not allowed them anymore. This is since April and I am still struggling without.

    Hope it really helps you

    Toni x

  • MrDJ
    MrDJ Member Posts: 310

    Thank you @Ellen and @frogmorton

    I didnt know it was also called Arcoxia so thanks for the heads up on that and link.

    the docs have upped my lansaprysol to two a day for stomach protection but i take them 9am and 5pm but i take the cox-2 at lunchtime. im wondering if its best to take after the stomach protector.

    with so many different meds its difficult to work out when best to take them all.

    Luckily got a call from gp saying they will be phoning on Thursday to discuss new drug so will ask all the questions then.

  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,848

    You should be ok taking it anytime as long as you've already taken the stomach protector.

    I have lansoprazole 30s which I take in the morning. Honestly they were the only NSAID I could ever take and they helped. For me the effect built up over a few days. I am gutted that I can't take them now 😓

    Hope you feel better after chatting to the Drs. it is so so confusing isn't it?

    Take care

    Toni x

  • MrDJ
    MrDJ Member Posts: 310

    It certainly is. almost feels like ive gone back to 1985 and starting the process of illimination again.

    I still cant understand how i lasted 38 years on Forben 100mg (flurbiprofen) when many others have mentioned similar NSAID 5-6 years then stomach problems.Only time will tell.

    Thanks once again for the help and advice.

  • mosborn11
    mosborn11 Member Posts: 46

    I started on Etirocoxib a month or two ago because I was told it's 'stronger' than celecoxib which I was on before. I'm not 100% convinced tbh…

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