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What is Diclofenac-Misoprostol?

This is a combination of diclofenac and misoprostol. Diclofenac belongs to the class of medications known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). It reduces pain and inflammation. Misoprostol helps to protect the stomach from irritation and stomach ulcers that can be caused by diclofenac.

Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
2 40%
Moderate
1 20%
Mild
0 0%
None
2 40%

Most commonly reported side effects

Stomach pain
2 67%
Nausea
2 67%
rectal bleeding
1 33%
Indigestion
1 33%
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Dosages

Top 10 dosages based on patients currently taking Diclofenac-Misoprostol. See all 12 dosages ►

  2 75mg-200mcg as needed 50mg-200mcg as needed 75mg-200mcg as needed 75 mg-200 mcg daily 75 mg daily 100 mg daily 150 mg daily 50 mg-200 mcg daily 75 mg-200 mcg daily 2 x 50 mg-200 mcg daily 2 x 75 mg-200 mcg daily 3 x 50 mg-200 mcg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 5 Number of Patients: 5 2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3 10 Number of Patients: 10 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Diclofenac-Misoprostol (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice
1 20% Doctor's advice: 20%
Side effects too severe
1 20% Side effects too severe: 20%
Other
1 20% Other: 20%
Course of treatment ended
1 20% Course of treatment ended: 20%

See all 4 patients who’ve stopped taking Diclofenac-Misoprostol

Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Taking Diclofenac-Misoprostol

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0

Stopped Taking Diclofenac-Misoprostol

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
1 20%
Usually
2 40%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
2 40%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
1 20%
Somewhat
1 20%
A little
1 20%
Not at all
2 40%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
2 40%
< $25
2 40%

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.

Report created on March 18, 2010.