Compare Relafen vs. Arthrotec
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Relieves pain and inflammation.
Relafen (nabumetone) works well for relieving pain and inflammation, but may take up to a week to kick in.
Treats arthritis pain and swelling.
Arthrotec (Diclofenac / Misoprostol) is an okay medication used to treat pain and swelling caused by arthritis. However, because of the risk of heart attack, it's recommended to limit the amount you take.
Upsides
- Relafen (nabumetone) is good for relieving pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Usually taken only once a day, while other NSAIDS need to be taken a few times a day for the same effect.
- Relafen (nabumetone) causes less stomach upset and overall side effects than other NSAIDs, like ibuprofen and naproxen.
- Clinical studies show that Arthrotec (Diclofenac / Misoprostol) is better at relieving arthritis pain than acetaminophen (Tylenol).
- Can be used as needed to treat pain and swelling.
- Available as a generic.
Downsides
- Relafen (nabumetone) does not work as quickly as other NSAIDs.
- Relafen (nabumetone), like other NSAIDS, is not safe for pregnant women and people who are age 60 or older.
- Relafen (nabumetone) can cause serious complications including stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long period of time.
- The safety and effectiveness of Relafen (nabumetone) for children are not known so they should not take it.
- Can't be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- You should avoid alcohol while on Arthrotec (Diclofenac / Misoprostol) since it can increase your risk of stomach issues.
- If you're taking it on a regular basis, you'll need to get labs done to make sure your liver and kidneys aren't being affected.
Used for
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Soft tissue injury
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Inflammation
- Dental pain
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
- Extended release
Price
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Side effects
6possible side effects
- Abdominal pain21%
- Diarrhea19%
- Dyspepsia14%
- Nausea11%
- GI disorders9%
- Flatulence9%
Risks and risk factors
- Heart attack and stroke
- History of heart problems
- Taking Relafen (nabumetone) for a long period of time
- Stomach bleeding
- History of stomach bleeding and/or ulcers
- Age 60 or older
- Taking aspirin, other NSAIDs, steroids, or blood thinners
- Drinking alcoholic beverages
- Smoking
- Taking the medicine for a long period of time
- People with poor general health
- Severe allergic reaction
- Asthma
- Nasal polyps
- Aspirin allergy
- NSAID allergy
- Kidney damage
- Kidney disease
- Heart failure
- Liver disease
- Taking certain high blood pressure medications
- Age 60 or older
- Taking the medicine for a long period of time
- Harm to fetus
- Pregnant women
- Women who want to or can become pregnant
- Heart-related complications
- Recent heart surgery or heart attack
- History of high blood pressure
- History of heart failure
- Heart attack or stroke
- History of heart problems
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Being overweight or obese
- Smoking
- Stomach bleeding
- History of stomach bleeding or ulcers
- Age 65 years or older
- Bruising or bleeding
- Hemophilia
- von Willebrand's disease
- Low blood platelet count
- Also taking an anticoagulant medication
- Serious allergic reactions
- Asthma
- Rhinitis
- Nasal polyps
- Aspirin allergy
- NSAID allergy
- Lowers kidney function
- Kidney disease
- Heart failure
- Liver disease
- Taking diuretics
- Taking ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)
- Age 65 or older
- Increased blood pressure
- History of high blood pressure
- Taking water pills (diuretics)
- Harm to unborn babies
- Late pregnancy (more than 30 weeks)