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It's a round lavender pill with no imprint on the pill itself. ## Sorry, I can't find anything under that name in prescription databases or otherwise. If there are no imprints on the pill, then it is not a prescription drug from the US, of any kind. All prescriptions sold legally in the US must have, by law, a unique imprint for ID purposes. And I am afraid that since I can't find that name listed anywhere, I am unable to tell you anything about this, sorry. ## Without Rumoquin NF I literally could not get out of bed and walk in the morning for almost an hour. I lived in Mexico for 8 years and suffer with arthritis in all the joints of both legs and my right hand. This is not a pain killer. It is the best anti-inflamatory I have ever used. When I returned to live in the US I...

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Where to buy artrosilium gel? ## Need to know about artrosilium gel and where I could buy or get sample of it. ## my mother wants to try artrosilium.....is it safe? and does it work? where do i get it ? she is 88y/o and has been on the end of a few snake oil remedies , so i'd be appreciative for the truth, thanx ## Artrosilium is only available directly from the manufacturer, they do not allow it to be sold in stores or by other websites. As to it being snake oil, since it is not a medically proven and tested product, I'll let you form your own conclusions on that. They also don't make it easy to discover information on it, even their downloaded PDF only talks about it containing organic silica, so I am not sure if that's the only ingredient or if they also use other sub...

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How often can it be taken? My RX says once a day. Is it ok to take 1 in the AM and 1 in the PM? ## I take 15mg meloxicam in the morning and it seems to do ok, but by bed time I have pain and can't sleep. Could I take one Aleve? ## Is 2 aleve twice a day equal to one 15mg melodic am? It does not seem to last 24 hours. ## I have arthritis in my hip and was given a cortisone shot 2 months ago. As it has worn off the pain is gradually returning. I was prescribed meloxicam but started pain management with first Tylenol and am back to Aleve. My last dose was 1 day ago and wonder if it is now ok to try the meloxicam? I want to make sure the Aleve is out of my system. ## I accidentally took three ibuprofen and one 15 mg of meloxicam at the same time. I realized this after I had swallowed th...

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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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I was taking pre-filled injections of Enbrel for 4 weeks and didn’t really see much difference until I switched to the click-pen on Wednesday, which, since then I have had scabs all over my face and an itching sensation like crazy. It looks horrible, like a bad case of acne and blisters and scabs. ## Those can be normal side effects of Enbrel, and it does usually take several weeks for the side effects to fully manifest. You may also experience nausea, weakness, sore throat, mood changes, and chills. How are you doing now? Has there been any change? Are you on any other medications? ## How is it going now? Is it alright now? I am also planning some Enbrel inj's., and I want to ensure they will not mess with the other medications I take. I know I have to consult a medical speci...

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My foot doctor gave me Feldene to take for my spur on my heel. But the Pharmacy gave me the genteric brand of Piroxicam (MYLAN). I got a rash on my arms and my right leg, not on my left leg, just my left arm. When I took this pill I felt very hot. I thought I was having hot flashes. That's when I noticed a rash on my arms and right leg. Is it a reaction to this pill? Please help. My pain has subsided on my heel but the top of my foot hurts. I have stopped taking this medication. Thank you. ## Hello, Teresa! How are you feeling, now? Have you discussed what you've experienced with your doctor? They would be the best person to talk to in order to get to the root of the problem. Feldene (Piroxicam) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that's used to treat pain, fever, and swelli...

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I just moved to Chicago a month ago. And I am having a hard time finding a doctor that will prescribe pain meds. I'm from Toronto Canada, we don't have this problem. Doctors are willing to treat pain there. Can someone refer me, because living in daily pain is taking a toll on my quality of life. Please help me. I have no insurance, so I am willing to pay cash ## Hey did you ever find a doc to help you out with your pain. I am having hard time finding doc that will have great bed side manner. I have scoliosis. Degenartive arthritis and 3 building disc. Please help me with any good docs that u may know ty ## Hello Ladyspartan, You may want to try the Pain Management Clinic at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. My doctors there are very kind and sympathetic. ## Hey do you st...

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I have Lupus/RA. I noticed before even starting this drug I was waking up at night with barely any blood flow in my extremities. My arms and fingers would be completely dead. I have been taking the drug about two weeks. This past week my arms, fingers, feet and toes have been numb and tingling. I feel like there is no blood in them at all. This week i have also been getting unusual headaches and now blurred vision. Shortly after my period stopped i started bleeding again and been spotting constantly since. I am much more tired then usual, to the point where it hurts to be awake at unusual times. When you have auto immune disease you always feel bad. If these are side effects from the drug will they most likely go away after i have been using it for awhile. I am desperate for something t...

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The melocicam 7.5 tablet I have been given is made by Lubin Pharma. They will not answer any inquiry which makes me nervous. As a celiac, are there ANY generic companies that prduce a Gluten Free Meloxicam 7.5? Are ALL generic Meloxicam made overseas? ## Hello! Sorry about the problem that you're having. There is a gluten free drugs list at glutenfreedrugs.com and they list the name brand Mobic as being gluten free. Learn more Mobic details here. You may want to ask your doctor about prescribing it as 'brand medically necessary', so your insurance will cover it and the pharmacy can't give you a generic. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you! I assumed that I would need to do just that. I use glutenfreedrugs.com but was hoping there might be one not checked...

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SMALL,AND ROUND LIKE THE BACK END OF AN INK PEN, ABOUT 3 MM THICK ## Is it by any chance an orangish color? I think you have a Vioxx 25 mg. If you can check this picture to verify. Hope this helps. ## One other thing to note - if it is a Vioxx, that med has been banned by the FDA in the U.S. and I believe also in Canada. ## The information that Barry provided is correct. The tablet with the MRK 110 marking was 25mg Vioxx tablet. NDC: 00006-0110, and it is no longer available in the U.S. Merck withdrew if from the market in 2004, due to the fact that it was found to increase the risk of experiencing a heart attack, or stroke, with long-term use. Ref: Vioxx Withdrawal Information The risk was still considered to be small, but they felt it best to pull it from the market, due to the fact ...

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What is Nabumetone taken for? ## This is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, used to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain from these problems. It is primarily used to treat various types of arthritis. ## Does nabumetone come up on federal drug panels? And if so, for what? It's a random evaluation for work. ## I was given this drug after my open heart surgery in 2010. I made me feel like my blood was cooking me. I don't know why they gave it to me. But after I told them I was burning, they gave me something to stop it. And told me I was allergic to it.

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Was wondering if anyone is paying out of pocket for their Enbrel? ## Enbrel has a page on their website to help people find financial assistance, if needed. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Enbrel as possibly including administration site reactions, nausea, headache, cough, and weakness. Ref: Enbrel Information Is there anything else I can help with?

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Anybody taking Cosentyx experienced weight gain? ## Hello, John! How are you? As reported by the FDA, it is usually known to cause weight loss, as a side effect. You may also experience nausea, fever, headache and stuffy nose. Can anyone else that's been on it chime in with their experiences? ## Cosentyx gives me a full feeling with very little food and feels like it takes longer to digest. I am only on my 4th week of use. I am overweight and this is a positive, for now. ## 8 month user & over weight. Yes, Cosentyx causes weight loss. Less of an appetite, little food and you feel full. And...difficulty swallowing, indigestion, lethargy and hair loss. ## I'm getting ready to start this medicine. I was just reading a forum where everyone said they gained 20lbs plus. But to hea...

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I need a pain doctor that does not have to have a referral. meds needed asap. ## I need a pain Doctor that does not need a referral. I have chronic pain and arthritis and recurring pancreatitis. ## Call 336-778-1950 ask for an appointment with Dr Campbell. since there a bit booked it will take like 2 -3 months and after they schedule you an appointment on the first visit he'll charge $180.00. after that it will be only $45.00. Show him any or all the medical documents that you have and he will give you that if that's what's good for you.. if not he'll give you something better. ## Thank u so much it helped I have appointment ## Where is this doctor located I'm in cronic pain and have been in pain management for 10 years. My doctor just retired and I'm having a re...

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Is meloxicam a sulfur drug? If you are allergic to sulfur can you take meloxicam? ## Hello, Suzy! How are you? Are you allergic to sulfur, or to sulfa drugs? They aren't actually the same exact things. When you are talking about being allergic to the sulfa drugs it actually refers to Sulfonamides. And no, Meloxicam isn't one of them. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach irritation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My daughters tongue broke out in severe pain. Cost me more money. She is allergic to Sulpher. She then had 2 more Dr. spots and was diagnosed with yeast infection of tongue. Which now I know it was this drug. ## I’m allergic to sulfa drugs (found out with bactrim, itchy rash o...

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I'm 35yrs old... for the past 4 yrs now I've been taking 1 25mg arthrexin together with 2 green panados 500mg.. but I have been getting these attacks where I become bed ridden n my hubby has 2 carry me 2 the bathroom as my feet and hands swell up n the pain is unbearable... then I took 2 prednisone with 2 arthrexin n well im not walking normally but I am managing to limp along... Can I take arthrexin n prednisone together?? If yes, what dosages?? And can i be on this intake for long term treatment? ## Shoneez, have you consulted your doctor? Arthrexin contains the active ingredient Indomethacin, which is a very potent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, and it has been known to cause fluid retention that can result in the swelling you've described, as a side effect, it can also ...

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I have a small round white pill. One side is stamped with C, the other 158. The only pills I can ID like this say that they are yellow, but this is white. Can anyone identify it for me please? ## Hi mb ... Are you sure that your tablet isn't just a really light yellow? It is most likely Meloxicam 7.5 mg from Cipla (NDC 69097-158). DailyMed describes this pill as "yellow coloured, round, biconvex tablets, debossed with '158' on one side and 'C' on the other". They also say that "Meloxicam is a pale yellow solid" - so to me that could mean there's a chance it could almost appear white under certain lighting. Plus there aren't any coloring agents listed under the inactive ingredients. The inactive ingredients listed on the NDC page are: - Colloid...

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I have been on Enbrel for several years and wanted to know if anyone in this group has taken the new shingles vaccine Shingrix? If so what was your response? A nurse at Amgen, the maker of Enbrel said she couldn't advise about taking Shingrix while on Enbrel. The Shingrix literature says those on Immune suppressors would get a lesser shingles protective response. Shingrix is not a live vaccine and I think that is the only thing prohibited while on Enbrel. Thanks for your help. ## Hello Mark, I took a look at the manufacturers page and like you previously stated it says that you should not take any live vaccines while on the medication, however, right above that line it states that you should take all vaccines prior to starting this medication. I believe that because they went out of...

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Been on Enbrel about 3 months I have an over active immune system which causes multiple issues like psoriatic arthritis and all that goes with that along with deformed joints, psoriatic skin eruptions, IBS etc. As my immune system was lowered much of the pain and stiffness, skin eruptions and IBS slowly disappeared. I was getting excited about feeling better when out of the blue I started feeling a tingling and itching in my back, then the pain came as I realized I was having a shingles attack! I immediately went to my PC and he put me on an antiviral drug. I’m about three weeks into my shingles attack now. The antiviral drug seems to have stopped the progression of the shingles and so far it has not erupted in to open sores. The pain and itching remains but I’m thankful tha...

Decilone forte med is good arthriths _am mario just taking my first time this medicine pain amazing my gout or arthritis attack twise a week its very disturbing i had this arthritis when i was work in abroad. Since 2005 to present its been 12 years now. Am so worry about due currently diagnose of my doktor i have diabitic since 2013 when i come back from abroad. Wanted to know what is bad side or good on this i had take also maintenance of med. For diabitis. Please give clear understanding on this matter. Thank u so much may the lord bless you. ## Can I buy Decilone Forte over the counter for my arthritis? ## Decilone Forte is listed as containing the active ingredient Dexamethasone, it is a steroid class medication that is commonly used to treat allergic reactions, immune disorders, an...

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