What is Etodolac?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Lodine Lodine XL етолфорте
Etodolac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to control other types of pain.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 76 | 23 | |
| Arthritis pain | 66 | 16 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 45 | 14 | |
| Muscle pain | 14 | 4 | |
| Inflammation | 9 | 2 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 32 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Etodolac
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Stomach pain | 4 | |
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Dehydration | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Etodolac
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 12 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 15 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 3 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 8 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 5 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 3 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Etodolac after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen (Naproxen Prescription) | 5 | |
| Meloxicam (Mobic) | 2 | |
| Celecoxib (Celebrex) | 1 | |
| Diclofenac (Voltaren) | 1 | |
| Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Etodolac and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Naproxen (Naproxen Prescription) | 4 | |
| Celecoxib (Celebrex) | 2 | |
| Tramadol (Ultram) | 2 | |
| Codeine-acetaminophen (paracetamol) (Tylenol with Codeine #3) | 1 | |
| Gabapentin (Neurontin) | 1 |
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