What is Ketoprofen?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Orudis SR Fastum Gel Kaltrofen Show all
See also: Baclofen-cyclobenzaprine-ketoprofen-lidocaine cream Baclofen-gabapentin-ketoprofen-lidocaine topical Keto/Gaba/Lido Ketoprofen, Bupivacaine, Amitriptyline, Clonidine, Gabapentin , Ketamine, Cyclobenzaprine Ketoprofen-gabapentin-amitriptyline topical
Prescription ketoprofen is used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Prescription and nonprescription ketoprofen capsules are also used to relieve other types of pain.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 23 | 10 | |
| Inflammation | 13 | 8 | |
| Joint pain | 12 | 7 | |
| Rotator cuff syndrome | 4 | 0 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 3 | 1 | |
| Migraine | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 4 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Ketoprofen
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Gastrointestinal bleeding | 1 | |
| Itching | 1 | |
| Perforated stomach | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Ketoprofen
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 3 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Ketoprofen after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen (Ibuprofen Prescription) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Ketoprofen and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac (Voltaren) | 2 | |
| Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) | 1 | |
| Methocarbamol (Robaxin) | 1 |
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