My health insurance is going to be interupted in a few months. Since I get my drugs every three months I've decided to start backing off now so I don't have to go cold turkey.

I have taken vioxx for 2 years and am wondering if anyone else has quit taking it. Are there any possible side effects (besides being in more pain).

Cheri

I had to give up vioxx a year ago because of liver function problem. The NDS worked well. I did get a perscription called Lodine that I take when flares come along. Saw it mention on the site. Seems to work ok for me to stop bad flares. The cost was way less than my co-pay for vioxx.

I use hardly use Vioxx anymore. Messes my stomach up, and doesnt quite cut it while in a bad flare.

I can get by without medication alot of time, if I watch what I eat and stay active.

More recently, when needed I've been trying Lodine. Works a treat with stiffness, and helps with the pain also. However, gives me a stomach ache, and makes me a bit nauseus

Lodine. Hmmmm. I've been on the lookout for something I can take during a bad flare and discontinue when the flare is over. Is this something I can do that with?

Hugs,

Kat

Yep. Its worth a try. My Gp said I can take Lodine as and when needed.

While on Vioxx, I was told most patients take it everyday, but even then, he said I could take it when I needed......maybe 'cos I have a 'delicate' stomach as far as that type of medication goes....?

Personally, I dislike to be dependant on pills.

Hope it helps if you do give it a go!