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Reviewer: Marc, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Have been on this drug for 17 years,the first 15yrs it was a 75 mg. dose it is no longer available, last 2 yrs 50 mg . Arthritic pain was so bad before I started taking it is was unable to walk most days.this drug has been a life changer for me and no side effects
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Reviewer: Ann, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Was waiting for hip replacements and Dr. prescribed Aethrotec 50 to help in interim. Nothing else touched the pain, this has been a miracle for me. I've scrapped the idea of surgery and am living again. A little hard on the stomach and bowels, but worth it!
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Reviewer: Larry, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Been taking this for 22 yrs. Had heart attack in June 15, they immediately stopped this med saying it could have caused my HA. Stayed off for 17 days, in that 17 days I needed pain meds to offset the absence of this med. Took 65 Vicadins in that 17 days and still was in terrible pain, could not walk, stand up unassisted not to mention a normal life. Was told over and over this med would kill me. S
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Reviewer: rob, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Been taking the medication for 4 days. Previously used ibuprofen for arthritis pain in hands, shoulders, and back. Dr perscribed Arthrotec 50 as an alternate medication. It has worked well...no pain in hands, bsck,etc. Can sleep through the night now. Hope it continues!
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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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