Arthritec

[Ella789]

Has anyone taken Arthritec or know anything about it ?

Thanks for any replys :)

Ella

[trixy71]

Arthrotec is an NSAID, aspirin is also an NSAID, if that helps any. I don't thinks is quite as hard on your stomach as plain aspirin is though.

[Mucheichi]

Is Arthrotec an aspirin based medication? I was of the understanding that it is.....please let me know.....also looking for the actual ingrediants of Zanaflex...
thank you!

[Ella789]

Thank you Molly,  what a sweet person you are.   I do have an appt. in two weeks with my Rheumy and will ask abt. perhaps taking it instead of the Lortab.  It is just too much for me to go on without something stronger than the Ibu.  and otc pain meds.  I have SLE and fibro, cfs,  and if I can I would prefer to not take the Lortabs anymore.

Thank you again for your reply and I hope you are doing well also.

Ella

[Mollyrae]

Hi Ella:

I found this information for you and hope it helps. There is additional info if you google the word " Arthrotec".

Arthrotec is a tablet containing a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain.

Misoprostol reduces stomach acid and replaces protective substances in the stomach that are reduced by NSAIDs.

Arthrotec is used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in people at high risk for developing stomach or intestinal ulcers.

Arthrotec may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

Please take care.
Mollyrae