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Re: Bextra
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Sep 20 16:12:49 2003
I tried Bextra and it's the first thing I've tried that worked for pain.
However, I didn't sleep for 4 days. Wondered how common this side
effect is. I'm afraid to take it again for that reason. Ultracet made
me very nauseated. Best of luck.
At Thu, 7 Nov 2002, Amy wrote:
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>I have never tried Bextra, but I recently went on Cataflam, which is a
>NSAID and it seems to help the pain. My Doc said it is a lot like
>Ibuprofen, which has always been my saving grace, but stronger. Might
>be worth mentioning to your doctor to give it a try. I have 50 mg,
>which I can take 3 times a day if needed. I like it because it seems to
>keep the pain away for several hours-longer than the ibuprofen would. So
>far, it hasn't bothered my stomach, although I try to always take it
>with some food or milk.
>
>Amy
>At Wed, 6 Nov 2002, T. wrote:
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>>Everyone's different, so its worth a try. But I have to say Bextra did
>>nothing for me. I'm still on the NSAID merry go round with my doctor
>>myself. She just hates the thought of my taking narcotics. But I know
>>she won't give them to me unless I try these others first. My latest
>>prescription is for Ultracet (not sure if its a NSAID or not). Anyone
>>have any luck with that?
>>
>>At Wed, 6 Nov 2002, Holly wrote:
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>>>I was just wondering if anyone has any success with
>>>Bextra. I have a prescript. for 800 mg ibuprofen, but
>>>don't like knowing what it's doing for my stomache.
>>>someone mentioned Bextra, and i was wondering if
>>>asking my doctor about it would be worth her and my
>>>time. Thanks in advance.
>>>
>>>--Holly
>>>
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