Osteoarthritis Symptoms

I've been taking Losartan for mild hypertension. I also have terrible arthritis in my hips, knees, toes and back. I was fit before, apart from mild hypertension. I could have walked a marathon this time last year. I asked the doctor could it be Losartan, as I loved walking and now am not able to walk much at all. ## What types of symptoms are you experiencing? Can you please post back and clarify? Do you think it is causing the arthritis, or was it something you already had that you think it might be making worse? I hope my question aren't offensive, I am just trying to get to the root of the problem. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Losartan as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, gout, hypotension, diarrhea, and anorexia. ## I definitely believe ...

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I have been prescribed Synap Forte for a botched knee op and have been told I need a need replacement but am too young. I must manage my pain through pain killers - hence dr prescribing Synap Forte and Normison. I have a heart murmur and ADD. My pharmacist suggested I ask my GP to prescribe an alternative to Synap as this medicatation is dangerous for both my symptoms. What would you suggest I take. ## i would advice to seek advice for systemic Enzymes ( Revozyme Forte) ## Synap Forte contains Caffeine, Dextropropoxyphene, Diphenhydramine, and Paracetamol, thus in this case, I have to agree with your pharmacist. The Caffeine can aggravate your ADD, according to NIH studies, plus in most countries, Dextropropoxyphene has been pulled from the marked due to the rik it creates of dangerous ...

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Valdecoxib

Valdecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms. It is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. It was patented in 1995.[1] Valdecoxib was manufactured and marketed under the brand name Bextra by G. D. Searle & Company as an anti-inflammatory arthritis drug.[2] It was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration on November...

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Valdecoxib is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms. It is a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor. It was patented in 1995.[1] Valdecoxib was manufactured and marketed under the brand name Bextra by G. D. Searle & Company as an anti-inflammatory arthritis drug.[2] It was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration on November...

I was prescribed tramadol five years ago for osteoarthritis in both knees. Took the prescribed amount for almost three years and then started menopause. Tramadol helped so much with all of the symptoms of the menopause, I started to take more and more. The first time I went without was the worst time of my life. I can handle the physical stuff but the depression and feeling that there is nothing to look forward to horrific. The depression that came with the menopause was the reason I started all this. So, headed to withdrawl again with the new laws. Please only words of kindness! I am experiencing all the guilt and shame I can handle! Thanks ## Hello, Mickey! How are you doing? I'm very sorry about the situation you've found yourself in. Have you informed your doctor? That would...

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I've been on Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 5/325 since 2000, for osteoarthritis. What is the best way to stop taking them? Do I slowly back out of them? I'm in my seventies and I fear the withdrawal symptoms will be too much for me. I'm also concerned that I will suddenly be told I won't be able to take them anymore. Due to the current attitude and caution about opioids, I skipped some doses in order to have extras, in case. I want to have some extra pills available so I can back out of this drug more slowly if this happens. I'd like to be able to stop taking them completely and still have a life and the ability to do things for myself. ## How often are you taking them ? If you are taking them several times a day, you can take 1/2 a tablet instead of a whole tablet for s...

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medium capsule green ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Piroxicam (20 mg). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, postoperative pain; and act as an analgesic. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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dark green capsule # 93 757 ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Piroxicam (20 mg). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, postoperative pain; and act as an analgesic. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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dark green and grey capsule # 93 756 ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Piroxicam (10 mg). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, postoperative pain; and act as an analgesic. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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green capsule with numbers 93 over 757 ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Piroxicam (20 mg). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, postoperative pain; and act as an analgesic. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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Two shades of green oneside darker or lighter ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Piroxicam (10 mg). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, postoperative pain; and act as an analgesic. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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white tablet VP @ ## The pill you have is Celebrex (200 mg). Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. For a more detailed description of the drug, please refer to the link below... Please post back if you have any more questions or concerns so I can further assist you. ## Hi David in your answer you said tablet so would a capsule be the same thing?

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green oblong, 93 757 ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Piroxicam (20 mg). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, postoperative pain; and act as an analgesic. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Thank you for your help David !

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green ## i would like to know what it is used for. ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Piroxicam (20 mg). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, postoperative pain; and act as an analgesic. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Denise Varney, Piroxicam is an NSAID, which is used to treat the symptoms of pain and inflammation. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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dark green capsule marked 93 757 ## Based on the description provided, I found the green capsule to be Piroxicam (20 mg). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, postoperative pain; and act as an analgesic. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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Have been using Mesulid for chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis. It has been the only medication that has stopped the inflammation and pain. I was prescribed from a pharmacy in Greece. Here in the states I can't get it. ## I experienced severe muscle spasms in the States after Physical Therapy for my upper back. We traveled to Greece in August of 2009, a week after the symptoms first appeared, and while I was still in incredible physical pain. A doctor here prescribed Mesulid, until he could see me, once he returned from vacation, 4 days after the prescribed medication. It hasn't been a super drug yet, but it HAS helped lessen my symptoms, and helped me cope a bit better. It has also made me drowsy and yesterday, 2 days after administration, I have a dull headache. However, at...

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trying to find out what this pill is used for? ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Piroxicam (20 mg). Piroxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, postoperative pain; and act as an analgesic. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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white capsul w/2 yellow stripes ## Based on the description provided, I found your pill to be Celebrex (200 mg). Celebrex is a sulfa non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, painful menstruation and menstrual symptoms, and to reduce numbers of colon and rectum polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... If you have any more questions or comments to add, please post back so I can further assist you. ## Is celebrex used for acid reflux ?

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side effects of diacerene glucosamine sulphate potassium sulphonyl methane tablets ## The only component in this that is acutally considered a drug is the Diacerein, used to treat symptoms of Osteoarthritis. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and diarrhea. Do you have any other questions? ## i am having lot of knee pain and my doctor diagnosed me of having chondromalacia patellae and gave me these tablets and told to do exercises ## i am 45. i have been prescribed diacerein glucosamine sulphate potassium chloride & methyl sulphonyil methane tablets for lubrication of my knee joints. are they effective? ## i have kidney probem. my creatinine level in bood is 6 mg/d. since this drug contains potassium choride wether it wil affect my kidney function. my potassium l...

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This is an incredible worthwhile supplment to treat musclular cramps etc: Have you had success with it. Please share for what ailment MSM relieved all manner of symptoms. ## Methylsufonylmethane is claimed to help with many things, but there have not been any scientific studies to prove this. Its most popular use is to help with the joint pain and mobility problems that are associated with Osteoarthritis. It is often coupled in over the counter supplements with Glucosamine. Are there any comments or questions?

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