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I need some help. I am on a new arthritis med, nabumetone.  It is really harsh. Rueben or somebody what is this stuff. I have googled and it is an anti-inflam.

For info:

http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-7005-Nabumetone+Oral.aspx?drugid=7005&drugname=Nabumetone+Oral

What are your specific issues with the med? And what else are you taking?

FYI, it's a NSAID (non-steriodal anti-inflammatory drug), which is the same class of drugs like Ibuprofen.  The usual things to understand about these drugs is being very careful if you have high blood pressure or are taking any form of blood thinner, even baby aspirin, as the risk of bleeding is increased.  Most bad side effects involve your GI tract, and any increased stomach pain, vomiting, or weird vomit or stool (black is bad) is of major concern, although rare.  NSAID's are notoriously rough on the lining of the stomach, so monitor yourself for stomach pain, often ulcer-like.  Also, is seems this drug is only effective while taken continuously, so if your not taking it regularly, you won't receive the potential benefit.  I read some reviews online, with extremely varied experiences.  Some hate it, some can't live without it.  Remember: each drug effects everyone differently, and whatever else you are taking can have problematic interactions.  If you are taking this for arthritis, I believe there to be many different options available, both prescription as well as OTC Meds, notably Ibuprofen, Aleve, Kataflam, etc. (also: Marijuana - don't laugh. It's a miracle arthritis drug for some people).

Taking it for joint pain. It has cleared my colon, if you know what I mean. I think it is working.

Sorry, just saw this post. First advice is not to take it on an empty stomach. If it keeps giving you G.I. distress make sure and call your doc and let him (or his nurse PA...) know.

Thanks for the info. It does say take with food. Maybe just need to eat more.

and it will make you eat more too   :dunno:

 I would take it after a meal, making sure to have a decent amount of food in your G.I track.  Again, check with your doc ( or at least his nurse). If he doesn't have time to answer questions like this, find a new one.

I would but I have to pass a random drug screen once a year.

I have started taking H. A. Joint formula.  I get it thru Purity products and my joints feel better.  It is over the counter and too me works  better than the Gluco, what ever it is.

I just wrote a huge thesis on OTC supplements and  the danger of cross contamination with other not so legal supplements. Somehow it got dumped when I went to post it. So, let me just say this. If you are in a job where you have to take a random drug test I would be extremely careful.