Guest guest Posted August 30, 2000 Report Share Posted August 30, 2000 Vioxx comes in 12.5 and 25 mg tablets. I have been on 25 mg since last September and I think it is a better anti-anti-inflammatory than others I was on. I am happy that I have had no stomach problem with it as I sometimes did with others. Recently Vioxx was approved for dosages of 50 mg. I have heard that 50 mg could be taken " a few times a week " and I heard " daily " . The most recent thing I read stated that there is no conclusive evidence that more is better beyond the 25 mg daily. My rheumy has bad knees. When I went in this spring I was having trouble and the Vioxx dosage had just been approved for the 50 mg dosage. My rheumy stated that he was now taking Vioxx at the 50 mg dosage. He wrote my prescription so that I could take that dosage too. After 6 wks or so I went back and told him I didn't think the 50 mg had made much difference. He told me he reached the same conclusion and was back to 25 mg. I am also back to 25 mg. I am also on methotrexate (20mg. injections), plaquinil, Duragesic narcotic patch and a few others! Another note: Celebrex and Vioxx are touted as the " same " because they are both " 2 inhibitors " . This means that the process for inhibiting inflammation is the same in these two drugs and yet different from other NSAIDs. Celebrex came out first and therefore more people are on it than on Vioxx. When I needed to change NSAIDs, my rheumy told me he felt that Vioxx was stronger & more effective, based on what he saw in his clinic. Everyone will have their own opinion. If anyone takes one of these drugs and feels it is not effective enough or feels that they may be experiencing side effects, they should talk to their doctor about trying the other drug. As we all know, drugs work differently for different people. Don't be fooled in this case just because Celebrex and Vioxx are lumped together as " the same " . Class dismissed! LaRita Thought from LaRita " If you believe everything you read, better not read " Japanese Proverb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2000 Report Share Posted August 31, 2000 Hi Judy, I have been on 25mg per day of Vioxx since March. I have had good results and really notice if i miss a dose or two. I did experience swelling in my ankles for a while and so i started taking it at night instead of the morning and the swelling subsided. Good Luck! Angie judy malone <judy_malone@...> wrote: Hi, I finally broke down and deceided to try somethingstronger than Motrin for my pain and went on Vioxx.check thatout in the meantime! E mail at RA@... for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 3, 2000 Report Share Posted September 3, 2000 Hi Judy - I'm on 25 mg. of Vioxx - going up to 50 as soon as my insurance approval with my new insurance goes through. Unfortunately, I don't think it's doing a whole lot for me. I'm having a flare in my hands. Funny, I always thought those of you with bad hands were lucky not to have it in the knees and hips since hands aren't weight bearing. BOY WAS I WRONG! You use your hands for EVERYTHING. And they throb and hurt constantly. Ok, done whining for now, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2000 Report Share Posted September 12, 2000 Hi , I've been taking vioxx since June.I started out taking 25mg but the Dr. raised it to 50mg in July.I've tried voltaren,feldene,celebrex and trilisate.So far,vioxx has helped more than any of them and it didn't hurt my stomach.I hope it works as well for you.God bless you. Diane C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 28, 2000 Report Share Posted September 28, 2000 Kathi, That makes how many milligrams of vioxx now that you take? Shireen >From: kathiruud@... >Reply- egroups > egroups >Subject: [ ] Update >Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2000 20:42:41 -0000 >MIME-Version: 1.0 >X-Originating-IP: 24.4.252.114 >Received: from [208.50.144.96] by hotmail.com (3.2) with ESMTP id >MHotMailBB9A52B600B6D820F3A0D03290609C05343; Tue Sep 26 13:43:38 2000 >Received: from [10.1.10.37] by b05. with NNFMP; 26 Sep 2000 >20:43:14 -0000 >Received: (EGP: mail-6_0_3); 26 Sep 2000 20:42:51 -0000 >Received: (qmail 2889 invoked from network); 26 Sep 2000 20:42:51 -0000 >Received: from unknown (10.1.10.26) by m3.onelist.org with QMQP; 26 Sep >2000 20:42:51 -0000 >Received: from unknown (HELO mk.) (10.1.1.30) by mta1 with SMTP; >26 Sep 2000 20:42:51 -0000 >Received: from [10.1.10.132] by mk. with NNFMP; 26 Sep 2000 >20:42:45 -0000 >From sentto-165537-22686-970000972-shireen42 Tue Sep 26 13:48:20 2000 >X-eGroups-Return: >sentto-165537-22686-970000972-shireen42=hotmail.comreturns (DOT) onelist.com >X-Sender: kathiruud@... >X-Apparently- egroups >X-eGroups-Return: kathiruud@... >Message-ID: <8qr1o1+mtrveGroups> >User-Agent: eGroups-EW/0.82 >X-Mailer: eGroups Message Poster >Mailing-List: list egroups; contact > -owneregroups >Delivered-mailing list egroups >Precedence: bulk >List-Unsubscribe: <mailto: -unsubscribeegroups> > >Hi everyone: > >I just got back from a visit with my rheumatologist. This visit was >better than my first one. I guess we both felt more at ease. She >talked to me for quite a while about autoimmune disease and pain. >The bottom line is that they go hand in hand. I already knew that >but felt better with the reassurance. She referred me to a >neurologist to have a nerve conduction test next Friday. It doesn't >sound like too much fun but I will just have to bite my lip! She >also doubled my dose of Vioxx which seems to take the edge off a >little. > >Thanks for the informative posts, Ginger. You certainly have had a >burst of energy! > >Hope you are all feeling well. > >Kathi - Moline - AIH - aches and pains > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://profiles.msn.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2000 Report Share Posted October 22, 2000 I cant take Motrin either. I take Vioxx with my morning meds and eat right then. No problems. Celebrex is also a -2 inhibitor and might be kinder to your tummy. Lovey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2000 Report Share Posted December 30, 2000 When i took it the first time i noticed it working in about 2 hours. It helped take the edge off the pain for about 6 months and then it caused my muscles to burn, well aparantly, because after i quit taking it (after 6 months) i felt better. I think the minocin started working at that point and i only needed advil as needed from then on. rheumatic vioxx For those of you who are successfully on Vioxx.....how long did it take for you to notice a difference? Thanks..........To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2001 Report Share Posted January 23, 2001 Dear , I started taking vioxx in February and had the swelling problem in my ankles in the middle of July. I was on vacation and eating all the wrong foods, so I attributed it to that for awhile. I had also started getting hives from something, late in June, so I don't know if that was the vioxx. Sorry I didn't say earlier, but I forget about things unless someone reminds me sometimes. love, Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2001 Report Share Posted January 23, 2001 I've been taking Viox for 6 months with no ill effects. I switched from Celebrex because the Celebrex gave me heart burn and it is supposed to be the most benign. ly, I think Ibuprofen works better for pain and inflammation ( not to mention for fever and stroke protection), but you must take multiple daily doses and it is much harder on your GI tract. It's always a compromise with effectiveness and side effects and everyone seems to react differently. You might try rotation of them all. Ask your MD. Re: rheumatic vioxx Dear , I started taking vioxx in February and had the swelling problem in my ankles in the middle of July. I was on vacation and eating all the wrong foods, so I attributed it to that for awhile. I had also started getting hives from something, late in June, so I don't know if that was the vioxx. Sorry I didn't say earlier, but I forget about things unless someone reminds me sometimes. love, GloriaTo unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2001 Report Share Posted July 25, 2001 In a message dated 7/24/01 1:10:34 PM Central Daylight Time, costedia@... writes: > He said noone should take 50mg for > more than five days. Any of you on this dose long term? > Diane, Vioxx is supposed to work with a once daily dose of 25mgs. However that never worked for me and the doc up'd me to 25 mornings 25 nights. I can't go without a second dose or I will stop functioning. I have been on the 50 for over 1 year. Every now and then you need to get a liver function test to make sure no hidden dangers are lurking.......none to date and I see approximately 5 different docs and they all now my medication schedule and nobody has ever reprimanded me for taking 50mgs. I guess your doctor just worries too much or maybe he just doesn't understand the pain we get which would be awful is he didn't. Good luck-------- Chicagoland Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2001 Report Share Posted July 26, 2001 > I have been on 50mg vioxx since spring. I have had great results. > When my insurance plan changed, I asked my GP to write a > prescription. He had a fit. He said noone should take 50mg for > more than five days. Any of you on this dose long term? > in KS > I have been taking 50mg of vioxx a day for about a year now. I was taking 400mg of celebrex before that. I have stomach problems but I had those on occasion prior to being diagnosed with PA and on all the meds. The main reason I am on that high a dosage is because of the fact that I am tall and heavy. Like most things how you react to drugs depends a great deal on your body. Lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2001 Report Share Posted July 27, 2001 - I've been on 25 to 50 mg. a day of vioxx for over a year. I have no clue what this doc. is so worried about but I certainly would ask. Like all drugs, vioxx is probably excreted thru the liver and kidneys and possibly could cause some long term problems, but then, so can tylenol. Let us know if you find out anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2001 Report Share Posted August 5, 2001 Yes I'm on Vioxx long term. I have been taking 25mg everyday for over a month. It isn't taking away all the pain but I can tell it is helping me some. Until you mentioned it I didn't think there were long term side effects. Personal Note: I am also from KS. I now live in Pennsylvania and have been here for 16 yrs. I miss KS and go back to see my family and friends every Christmas. Harlan RE: [ ] Vioxx I have been on 50mg vioxx since spring. I have had great results. When my insurance plan changed, I asked my GP to write a prescription. He had a fit. He said noone should take 50mg for more than five days. Any of you on this dose long term? in KS I have been taking 50mg of vioxx a day for about a year now. I was taking 400mg of celebrex before that. I have stomach problems but I had those on occasion prior to being diagnosed with PA and on all the meds. The main reason I am on that high a dosage is because of the fact that I am tall and heavy. Like most things how you react to drugs depends a great deal on your body. Lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2001 Report Share Posted August 5, 2001 Harlan..I was on Viox a year. I was on Celebrex first but it really tore up my stomach. I started Enbrel two weeks ago and haven't taken a Viox since. None too soon either since the Viox was starting to mess up my stomach also. I read somewhere that the latest research indicated that the COX 2 drugs are really no better on your stomach long term than the older stuff like Ibuprofen except you only have to take it once a day. Ronnie E. RE: [ ] Vioxx I have been on 50mg vioxx since spring. I have had great results. When my insurance plan changed, I asked my GP to write a prescription. He had a fit. He said noone should take 50mg for more than five days. Any of you on this dose long term? in KS I have been taking 50mg of vioxx a day for about a year now. I was taking 400mg of celebrex before that. I have stomach problems but I had those on occasion prior to being diagnosed with PA and on all the meds. The main reason I am on that high a dosage is because of the fact that I am tall and heavy. Like most things how you react to drugs depends a great deal on your body. Lorna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2001 Report Share Posted October 2, 2001 It's probably from the misrepresentation of the drug on it's release. I had a reaction to it myself and a friend has a bleeding stomach now. Donna in Ottawa, CanadaDiffuse Scleroderma 1995, AP 1996 Message ----- From: Harald Weiss, Technical Marketing Group rheumatic Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 12:06 PM Subject: rheumatic VIOXX Dear Group,If a drug has side effects, can lawyers be far behind? This ad appeared in today's Los Angeles Times."You, a family member or a fried may have taken VIOXX and suffered a HEART ATTACK, STROKE, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, seizures or other related health problems from using Vioxx.Please call us to find out about the potential for compensation for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering and other damages associated with Vioxx. Call our 24-hour hotline:1-888-A MIRACLE(1-888-264-7225)Owen, & OwenProtecting clients since 1977"Sincerely, Harald(currently on half-dosage of Vioxx)To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 Hi , I'm no doctor but the last time I went to my OB for a yearly checkup he told me that he takes Vioxx for OA in a shoulder and that he takes a childrens aspirin when he takes Vioxx to counter the side effects of the Vioxx. Just a thought. Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 jenna ... thank you for info ... my back only goes out if i stand or walk.. so far not at night ...again thanks for input ....karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 , I was also diagnosed with AIH in March 2002. My dr put me on vioxx because I had a ton of back pain. Vioxx did absolutely nothing for me. I was up to taking 2 in the morning and 1 with lunch and nothing happened. They still haven't figured out where my back pain is coming from and whether it is related to the aih or not. I have been taking vicodin since April so I can sleep at night and hope to wake up without a stiff back in the morning. They ran some kidney tests and all were normal. It is so frustrating to have unexplained, unresolved pain. I wish you the best of luck with the vioxx and I certianly hope it works for you. It didn't make a lick of difference for me though. Jenna > my pcp has prescribed vioxx for muscle spasms in my lower back ..i was dx aih > in march 2002...after reading all the posts about vioxx i was wondering if > anyone else is on vioxx.... thank you for any input ...karen in charleston sc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 , Vioxx is an anti inflammatory drug. Was he giving this to you for muscle spasms or because he thought you needed an anti inflammatory medication? I work for an Orthopaedist and this is a drug we use a lot. Just wondering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 doc believes the muscles in my lower back are inflamed?!!?karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 : Vioxx is very bad on the liver. Sue/WI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2002 Report Share Posted July 18, 2002 thank you for info on vioxx karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 , I agree with Sue. My transplant docs get mad if I takes anti inflammatory and muscle spams drugs. Plus I heard recently that Vioxx can be dangerous for liver. All that take Vioxx talk to your doctor. Also want to mention that herb doctors herbal medicines are dangerous to the liver. Vitamin C blasts could put you in the hospital, and is not good for our livers. Your information is based on a normal liver not a sick one. They don't tell you that part. I only hope that most of you will take caution. : Vioxx is very bad on the liver. gayle/trans.6-99 galye@... @` \I/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2002 Report Share Posted July 19, 2002 Hi Gayle and everyone: I saw this post about Vioxx and my doctor agrees Vioxx is not a good thing for a sick liver. I have pain in my neck and left thumb which is job related and my doctor put me on Vioxx for two weeks only. He said I must take something for it or it will get worse but take the Vioxx for two weeks and then don't take it again until the pain comes back strong. Even though I don't have AIH I guess he feels my liver has been stressed. I tried to call 's Mom tonight on her cell but had to leave a message. I will try and get the number of the Sheraton tomorrow if I haven't heard from Grace. I talked to last weekend and she was in so much pain. She was hoping to get out of the hospital Monday but I don't know if she did. They weren't able to give her much pain medication and she said her shoulders and incision was really bothers her. She was ready to get out and go to the hotel she said. Debbie have you heard anything? Will update everyone as soon as I know. Dr. Neff decreased Jodi's Medrol last time she saw him but after seeing her last blood work she had to increase it again. He is hoping to get her off the steroids this year, sure hope he can. It's very late, better get some sleep. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Genny/Jodi's Mom Living Donor Transplant 5-18-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2002 Report Share Posted August 6, 2002 I was going to be put on Vioxx for my carpel tunnel syndrome a couple of years ago...but ended up not being. I then saw a thing on TV about 6 months later where a whole bunch of people were sueing the company that made it due to I believe heart failure from the medication. Just wanted to share with you..... Gayla in IL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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