RELAFEN: FDA Approved Drugs and User Comments

Drug Name	Active Ingredients	Strength	Dosage Form/Route	Marketing Status
RELAFEN	NABUMETONE	500MG Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or efficacy reasons	TABLET;ORAL	Discontinued
RELAFEN	NABUMETONE	750MG Federal Register determination that product was not discontinued or withdrawn for safety or efficacy reasons	TABLET;ORAL	Discontinued

User Comments:

For Back Pain “Had L5 S1 Diskectomy 3 months ago/worst Sciatica pain imaginable, could barely stand or walk. MD stopped opioids pain meds and we are trying different types of pain management. Allergic reaction to Lyrica and Meloxicam didn’t do a darn thing. Relafen didn’t work at first but now? It’s a life saver. I do also take protonix due to terrible upset stomach issues from taking Ibuprofin for many months. It’s a life changer for me! I am only 43 and feel very thankful to have this med!”

AHL (taken for 1 to 6 months) July 13, 2017

For Osteoarthritis “I love relafen aka nabumetone. I have OA, chronic low back pain, and chronic pain syndrome. It works best of all prescription nsaids I have tried. And believe me, I have tried a lot. I’ve become allergic to some, some just plain don’t work, or cease working over time. I have been taking nabumetone for over 3 yrs now, no need to increase dose, no side effects. I absolutely swear by it. It’s very rare that I even need to take anything for break thru pain.”

Anonymous (taken for 2 to 5 years) September 26, 2016

For Back Pain “it works great for menstrual cramp and pain”

hadico May 21, 2016

For Muscle Pain “This medicine has worked when nothing else has. My doctor was concerned that this would harm my stomach over time but I’ve been taking it for 2 years without issue. I recently tried Lyrica instead and have hurt all over. I just went back to Nabumetone and I feel good again. Since I take 1/2 of the normal dose, I’m hoping I can continue to take this medicine. It is the only thing that works so far.”

I take 500 mg Nabuetome at bedtime (taken for 2 to 5 years) August 13, 2013

For Back Pain “I suffer from annular tear along with unbearable pain . Relafen relieves the break through pain. Relafen works really well.”

Anonymous July 21, 2013

For Back Pain “Relafen was prescribed by my spine Doctor for cervical/upper back cramping and upper extremity radiculopathy. It did not relieve my pain at all. Just started Skelaxin (2 doses in) and the pain is so much better.”

anonymous999y April 16, 2013

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