Vioxx - Pain Management Message Board

LADYTIGER · 10-23-2003, 02:20 PM

I need some input on vioxx,my doc took me off motrin 800 (3 a day) and put me on vioxx 25 mg once a day.Such a small pill and dose,don't see how it would work.I can't take anything with aspirin whike on this and wondering what would be good to take with this when pain gets bad?
Any help or advise greatly appreciated!!
Thanks all!!

dwpavlik · 10-23-2003, 08:20 PM

Hello
Welcome to the boards
The Vioxx is good for joint pain and deterioration of cartilage. It is specifically harmful to some. I need to re-read the side affects again. I know it has a heart warning. Anyway just type in the name in Google and look up the problems and the good stuff it does. Then you will have a better idea what it might do for you and know if you might have any problems with it. It does real well for a friend of mine. Joints in the legs and hands are very painful. He cannot walk if he does not take it. But his helps him a great deal. Hope you find all you need
Don

LADYTIGER · 10-23-2003, 09:41 PM

Thanks Don,didn't think about Google, good idea. I have RL and my Doc said I have degenrating bones so sounds like given a little time it just may work,again thanks for your input.
Phyllis

chrpps99 · 10-23-2003, 10:12 PM

Hello,
Welcome to the Boards...It is a wonderful support board with lots of fantastic people..It has done wonders for me...Just a word of advice on the Vioxx, it can be harsh on the stomach..Be sure to follow directions take with or without food, milk, etc...Like a previous poster stated...Do some research on the meds and that may help answer some of your questions. My mother in law takes it and it works quite well for her..
Take Care
Painfree Wishes
Sonya

rubindj · 10-25-2003, 04:35 PM

Also, 50mg of viox is equivalent to percocet for dental pain, but unlike percocet, this mg of viox can't be used for more than 1 week (liver problems).

Some of our local dentists have actually switched to 50mg of viox for this reason.