Etoricoxib

[Jasmine22]

Hi. I hope if you’re reading this that you’re having a good day!

I have an allergy to ibuprofen, and my new consultant has prescribed Etoricoxib. I haven’t taken it yet, but today I’m in ridiculous amounts of pain and feel that I need help.

Has anyone used it and what have the benefits/any side effects been please?

Thanks in advance,

Jasmine 😊

[Salzer]

Hi Jasmine. I take etoricoxib as ibuprofen doesn't work for me any more and has become too hard on my stomach. I've found it good as a painkiller and had no problems with it but then I don't often have issues with allergies to drugs thankfully. I take it with food to avoid any stomach pain. My Dad has also taken it but it made him really dizzy so he had to stop. I guess it just varies from person to person! Hope you get on ok with it.

[Jasmine22 in reply to Salzer]

Thank you for that Salzer. As you say, drugs affect people differently. I’m just hoping that it may dull my pain enough for me to feel a little more human!

[weathervane]

Hi Jasmine , i have been taking Etoricaxib for quite a while now without any apparent side effects and i find it much easier on my stomach. I hope it works for you if you decide to take it 🌸

[Jasmine22 in reply to weathervane]

Thank you. I think I need to start taking it as I can’t keep on the way I am. Hopefully it won’t affect me adversely and will allow me to be a little more active 😊

[Jasmine22]

Thank you Louise. I seem to be having a never ending flare up right now. Hopefully it will do the trick for me too xx