Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 I have been taking Vioxx for 3 years now. Been mostly taking 50mg at night, and if I ever forget to take the tablet at night then next day I feel like I'm 100 years old. Have not noticed any stomach problems, but I did change my diet significantly (eg. gave up coffee & tea and started taking peppermint tea which settles your stomach, etc) to cater for the extra toxins in my body from the vioxx. Cheers, Allan - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 How many mg´s a day are you taking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 In a message dated 4/28/2003 11:36:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, luv2sing38320@... writes: > I'm useing 25 mg vioxx for my pa . It's working GREAT. I was on > cruches before i started useing it. I've heard with some people it > has had bad side afects. Tell me what u have heard or your > experinces with vioxx . Thank you Vioxx works well for me. I wish the 25mg did the trick but I have to take 50mg to feel relief. Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 In a message dated 4/29/2003 10:51:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time, costello@... writes: > I was on 50 mg Vioxx at the > time. I am now down to 25. > Ks Di Is the 24 mgs working because it doesn't help me? Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 In a message dated 4/29/2003 10:55:41 AM Eastern Daylight Time, allanfowlie@... writes: > I have been taking Vioxx for 3 years now. Been mostly > taking 50mg at night, and if I ever forget to take the > tablet at night then next day I feel like I'm 100 years > old. I have been told that 50mg is bad for the liver. That is why I don't take the 50mg every day. Have you had liver functions monitored during this time? Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 I am very allergic to both VIOXX and Celebrex (extreme nausea and brusing on palm of hand). I have been taking 175mg of indomethacin per day for 6 months without any problems. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 I have an ulcer (from a couple years ago due to too many NSAIDs, prednisone and Celebrex). I told this to my new rheumy when he prescribed the vioxx and he said that it was safe on the stomach. Should I be worried? I take 25mg. thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 As far as I know 25mg is the max daily dose for long term use. 50mg can be used up to 5 days. I am using 25mg which I take at night so I feel good in the AM. I take 50 mg on the weekends so I can play golf without pain. I tried both Celebrx and Vioxx and found the Vioxx to be better. So far I have had no side effects, but I haven't had a blood test since I have been taking it. It would be interesting to take a poll for Vioxx vs. Celebrex for effectiveness and side effects. Hope this is useful. > In a message dated 4/28/2003 11:36:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > luv2sing38320@y... writes: > > > I'm useing 25 mg vioxx for my pa . It's working GREAT. I was on > > cruches before i started useing it. I've heard with some people it > > has had bad side afects. Tell me what u have heard or your > > experinces with vioxx . Thank you > > Vioxx works well for me. I wish the 25mg did the trick but I have to take > 50mg to feel relief. > Janet > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 In a message dated 4/30/2003 9:32:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, allanfowlie@... writes: > I am aware that this is high but I can't > function without this level at the moment. > I know the feeling because that is the only dose that helps me also. Take care, Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 30, 2003 Report Share Posted April 30, 2003 There are days when I still take 50. However, I forgot my medicine this morning as I left to sponsor the high school senior trip. After stock car racing, bumper boats, driving range, 36 holes of miniature golf followed by two hours at the zoo and three hours on a bumpy school bus--I think 100mg might be in order! It only takes being w/o it to know how well it works. Ks Di Re: [ ] vioxx > In a message dated 4/29/2003 10:51:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > costello@... writes: > > > I was on 50 mg Vioxx at the > > time. I am now down to 25. > > Ks Di > > Is the 24 mgs working because it doesn't help me? > Janet > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 YES! I can't imagine anyone telling you it was safe on the stomach. Does he know you had ulcers? Be sure to take it with food and let him know the minute you have any discomfort. Ks Di [Editor's Note: ALL NSAIDs can cause stomach problems. SOME are believed to be a (little) less injurious, but that may just be the story the drug detail people tell the docs. Best to follow Ks Di's last-sentence advice. -- D.] Re: [ ] vioxx > I have an ulcer (from a couple years ago due to too many NSAIDs, prednisone and Celebrex). I told this to my new rheumy when he prescribed the vioxx and he said that it was safe on the stomach. Should I be worried? I take 25mg. > > thanks, > > > > > > > Please visit our Psoriatic Arthritis Group's informational web page at: > http://www.wpunj.edu/pa/ -- created and edited by list member aka(raharris@...). > > Also,in August 2001,list member Jack aka Cornishpro@... began to conduct extensive research which he publishes as the " Psoriatic Arthritis Research Newsletter " , monthly in our email and digest format. Many thanks to Jack. Back issues of the newsletter are stored on our PA webpage as well as the archives of the list. > > Don't forget that the list archives comprise a tremendous amount of information (Over three years of messages and answers).Feel free to browse them at your convenience. > > LET'S HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU LURKERS out there! If you have a comment or question, chances are there is a person who has been around a while who can help you out with AT LEAST an educated guess for an answer! If not,we can steer you in the right direction with a good website to go to, > > Blessings and Peace, > > Atwood-Stack, Founder > Alan , Web & List Editor > Jack , Newsletter Editor > Pat Bias, List Editor > Ron Dotson, List Editor > Orin, List Editor > , List Editor > and any others who help in any way (thank you!) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 My rhuemy said he has has patients on 50mg Vioxx long term with no bad effects. He left me on it for over a year. I was the one that decided to try to reduce. My GP said just what you did. He had a fit that I was on 50mg for more than 5 days! Ks Di [ ] Re: vioxx > As far as I know 25mg is the max daily dose for long term use. 50mg > can be used up to 5 days. I am using 25mg which I take at night so I > feel good in the AM. > I take 50 mg on the weekends so I can play golf without pain. I tried > both Celebrx and Vioxx and found the Vioxx to be better. So far I > have had no side effects, but I haven't had a blood test since I have > been taking it. It would be interesting to take a poll for Vioxx vs. > Celebrex for effectiveness and side effects. > > Hope this is useful. > > > > > In a message dated 4/28/2003 11:36:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > > luv2sing38320@y... writes: > > > > > I'm useing 25 mg vioxx for my pa . It's working GREAT. I was on > > > cruches before i started useing it. I've heard with some people > it > > > has had bad side afects. Tell me what u have heard or your > > > experinces with vioxx . Thank you > > > > Vioxx works well for me. I wish the 25mg did the trick but I have > to take > > 50mg to feel relief. > > Janet > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 If you've had an ulcer, vioox can be a problem. If it doesn't hurt then your ulcer probbly isn't acting up. Try to always have food with the vioox so it has something besides your tummy to chew on. <leslieiansa@...> wrote:I have an ulcer (from a couple years ago due to too many NSAIDs, prednisone and Celebrex). I told this to my new rheumy when he prescribed the vioxx and he said that it was safe on the stomach. Should I be worried? I take 25mg. thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2003 Report Share Posted May 3, 2003 I actually got hemorrhoids using Celebrex (it is listed as a side effect if you read all the small print, about 1% of people on the drug get them....just my luck) so I switched to Vioxx. Haven't had a problem since, actually think Vioxx is better at reducing the inflammation and pain in any event. Michele It would be interesting to take a poll for Vioxx vs. Celebrex for effectiveness and side effects. Hope this is useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 4, 2003 Report Share Posted May 4, 2003 blood pressure through the roof, swollen like a baloon before I knew what was happening my body started to shut down =( that was after a year's worth of taking it. I'm on remicade now, and can't say enough good about it. I am 98% back to normal =))) I have my life back. [ ] vioxx > I'm useing 25 mg vioxx for my pa . It's working GREAT. I was on > cruches before i started useing it. I've heard with some people it > has had bad side afects. Tell me what u have heard or your > experinces with vioxx . Thank you > > > > > Please visit our Psoriatic Arthritis Group's informational web page at: > http://www.wpunj.edu/pa/ -- created and edited by list member aka(raharris@...). > > Also,in August 2001,list member Jack aka Cornishpro@... began to conduct extensive research which he publishes as the " Psoriatic Arthritis Research Newsletter " , monthly in our email and digest format. Many thanks to Jack. Back issues of the newsletter are stored on our PA webpage as well as the archives of the list. > > Don't forget that the list archives comprise a tremendous amount of information (Over three years of messages and answers).Feel free to browse them at your convenience. > > LET'S HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU LURKERS out there! If you have a comment or question, chances are there is a person who has been around a while who can help you out with AT LEAST an educated guess for an answer! If not,we can steer you in the right direction with a good website to go to, > > Blessings and Peace, > > Atwood-Stack, Founder > Alan , Web & List Editor > Jack , Newsletter Editor > Pat Bias, List Editor > Ron Dotson, List Editor > Orin, List Editor > , List Editor > and any others who help in any way (thank you!) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 Thanks. I'll be sure to always take it with meals. Got my ulcer on caliber so I am very weary about using vioxx. Guess I'll wait and see. Right now just want to feel better. > If you've had an ulcer, vioox can be a problem. > If it doesn't hurt then your ulcer probbly isn't acting up. > Try to always have food with the vioox so it has something > besides your tummy to chew on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2003 Report Share Posted May 6, 2003 He knows I have ulcers. It's been a while since they have acted up though so I am hoping they are gone (I remember the pain from them and it was horrible)! If my stomach starts I'll stop the vioxx. I know when Celebrex first came out they advertised how weak it was on the stomach. Now they have to warn about possible stomach problems and ulcers. Turned out it wasn't any safer on the stomach than the old NSAIDs. I am sure vioxx is the same. take care, Re: [ ] vioxx > I have an ulcer (from a couple years ago due to too many NSAIDs, prednisone and Celebrex). I told this to my new rheumy when he prescribed the vioxx and he said that it was safe on the stomach. Should I be worried? I take 25mg. > > thanks, > > > > > > > Please visit our Psoriatic Arthritis Group's informational web page at: > http://www.wpunj.edu/pa/ -- created and edited by list member aka(raharris@...). > > Also,in August 2001,list member Jack aka Cornishpro@... began to conduct extensive research which he publishes as the " Psoriatic Arthritis Research Newsletter " , monthly in our email and digest format. Many thanks to Jack. Back issues of the newsletter are stored on our PA webpage as well as the archives of the list. > > Don't forget that the list archives comprise a tremendous amount of information (Over three years of messages and answers).Feel free to browse them at your convenience. > > LET'S HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU LURKERS out there! If you have a comment or question, chances are there is a person who has been around a while who can help you out with AT LEAST an educated guess for an answer! If not,we can steer you in the right direction with a good website to go to, > > Blessings and Peace, > > Atwood-Stack, Founder > Alan , Web & List Editor > Jack , Newsletter Editor > Pat Bias, List Editor > Ron Dotson, List Editor > Orin, List Editor > , List Editor > and any others who help in any way (thank you!) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Hi Pat, In answer to your question, I tried Celebrex a few months ago and found it didn't do very much for me at all, so I went back to Ibuprofen. Then, last week, I switched to Vioxx at the request of my doctor (I have to have minor surgery in a month -- the doctor said I can't take ibuprofen 2 weeks before the surgery but that vioxx would be ok). I didn't think vioxx would work very well because celebrex didn't work and both are cox2's. But was I ever wrong -- it works very well! And I like it better than the ibuprofen because one pill lasts all day (25mgs). I think I'll stay on it even after the surgery. Sharon > Hello, > Does anyone take Vioxx? I have tried Celebrex, but it has been > ineffective. I have to take one of the cox2's that can be taken with > another drug. > Please tell me your experience with Vioxx. > Thanks! > Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Pat, I took Vioxx for RA for about 9 months. I found it to work great, at least for me, as did Celebrex earlier. Luckily, I have now been able to get off all NSAID drugs. NSAID drugs should alleviate the symptoms of RA, but they normally do not bring about remission. I suggest that you try Vioxx for two weeks. If you do not experience a noticeable improvement, move on to something else. Regards, Harald At 02:58 PM 5/13/03 -0500, you wrote: >Hello, > Does anyone take Vioxx? I have tried Celebrex, but it has been > ineffective. I have to take one of the cox2's that can be taken with > another drug. > Please tell me your experience with Vioxx. >Thanks! >Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Hi Pat, I had a good experience with Vioxx for a little over a year but then after that I noticed that my legs started swelling up. I found out that this was a side effect of the Vioxx and I had to get off it. The swelling went away a few weeks after I got off the Vioxx. I liked Vioxx while I was on it as it really helped the pain but was surprised that I had this side effect reaction. If you do get on it, just know that you should watch out for any side effects. Just wanted you to know my experience. Jeanette M wrote: >Hello, > Does anyone take Vioxx? I have tried Celebrex, but it has been >ineffective. I have to take one of the cox2's that can be taken with >another drug. > Please tell me your experience with Vioxx. >Thanks! >Pat > > > > >To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 My daughter was on Vioxx briefly before she was diagnosed with SD. (Now that she has tapped into this site, she may even put in her own two cents' worth about it!) All I can say is, " It wasn't pretty. " Her feet swelled also. These drugs cannot be taken over long periods of time; in my daughter's case, it was a VERY short period of time, as I recall. Ellen McCool Re: rheumatic Vioxx > Hi Pat, > > I had a good experience with Vioxx for a little over a year but then > after that I noticed that my legs started swelling up. I found out that > this was a side effect of the Vioxx and I had to get off it. The > swelling went away a few weeks after I got off the Vioxx. I liked Vioxx > while I was on it as it really helped the pain but was surprised that I > had this side effect reaction. If you do get on it, just know that you > should watch out for any side effects. Just wanted you to know my > experience. > > Jeanette > > M wrote: > > >Hello, > > Does anyone take Vioxx? I have tried Celebrex, but it has been > >ineffective. I have to take one of the cox2's that can be taken with > >another drug. > > Please tell me your experience with Vioxx. > >Thanks! > >Pat > > > > > > > > > >To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Lee-Anne, A mix of medications and food supplements that has worked for me may not work for you, since our diseases and our bodies are different. I cannot tell what exactly put me in remission, since I take a number of things. The AP is clearly the major factor. I am currently taking the following: 100 mg of brand name Minocin every other day (was 100 mg every day), two FloraMore probiotic capsules, a vitamin and mineral supplement, glucosamine / chondroitin sulfate, one MSM capsule, two CMO capsules, and two measuring teaspons of Carlson brand cold liver oil. I cannot overstate the importance of fish oil. During the first two years of my RA (which started in September 1999), I took Prednisone, Plaquenil, Methotrexate, Celebrex and Vioxx -- but not at the same time. I could never detect any beneficial effects from Methotrexate and Plaquenil, except that Methotrexate did not allow me to get well from a common cold that lasted for months. The other major factor is diet. Avoid bad foods. Avoid steak and bad fats. Eat lots of salmon. Regards, Harald At 06:38 PM 5/13/03 -0400, you wrote: >Harald, > >I read your reply to Pat and I was wondering if it was AP alone that >allowed you to wean off nsaids or if you were combining it with some other >therapy. If it was AP I would like to know your dosage as my doctor and I >are revising my personal protocol. I am currently herxing from one week >of IV clindamyacin after a three week abstinence from all antibiotics >because of my allergy treatment. > >Any way, I was wondering if you take Rheumax or any other natural >anti-inflammatories as I am desperately looking for a replacement for >prednisone. >It has caused a lot of damage in my body already. AP has helped me >greatly but I still can't get off the drugs. I should mention that I take >an nsaid as >well. > >I would appreciate any advice you could give me. > >Thank you, > >Lee-Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Hi Ellen, I too had a " trip " with celebrex and Vioxx and also Mobic.All the cox2 drugs seems to have thatswellig effect onme. I felt really horrible and at that point switched back to daypro. Since I was put on the flagyl, I wss able to discontinue all nsaids and thats a first in over 25yrs! Very happy about that Love Marge > > > > >Hello, > > > Does anyone take Vioxx? I have tried Celebrex, but it has been > > >ineffective. I have to take one of the cox2's that can be taken with > > >another drug. > > > Please tell me your experience with Vioxx. > > >Thanks! > > >Pat > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Hey, Marge! Yes, Patti (my daughter) is on the flagyl too. The only NSAID she ever took, fortunately, was the Vioxx. That was before we found her AP doctor, Dr. Sentef. He's your doctor too, right? He told her last week when we saw him that she could cut back on the flagyl. Since late February of 2001, she has taken 500 mg twice a day and he said to cut back to 250 am and 250 pm (I think). She had complained of some slight side effect from it but don't remember what it was. What's your dosage? And how far do you have to travel to see Sentef? Ellen rheumatic Re: Vioxx > Hi Ellen, > I too had a " trip " with celebrex and Vioxx and also Mobic.All the > cox2 drugs seems to have thatswellig effect onme. > I felt really horrible and at that point switched back to daypro. > Since I was put on the flagyl, I wss able to discontinue all nsaids > and thats a first in over 25yrs! > > Very happy about that > > Love > Marge > > > > > > > > > >Hello, > > > > Does anyone take Vioxx? I have tried Celebrex, but it has > been > > > >ineffective. I have to take one of the cox2's that can be taken > with > > > >another drug. > > > > Please tell me your experience with Vioxx. > > > >Thanks! > > > >Pat > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2003 Report Share Posted May 14, 2003 Dear Harald, What is the CMO you mentioned? (This is probably something obvious and simple and I've just made a complete idiot of myself by asking.) Ellen " two CMO capsules Harald " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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