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The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.

IMPORTANT WARNING: Do not take Arthrotec if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. This medicine causes miscarriages and serious bleeding if taken during pregnancy. Use a reliable method of birth control while taking Arthrotec. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, stop taking it and call your doctor immediately. If you are a woman of childbearing age you should not take this medication unless you need nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) therapy and you are at high risk for stomach ulcers. If you and your doctor decide you need this medication, you must: have a negative serum pregnancy test within 2 weeks prior to taking Arthrotec; use a reliable method of birth control; receive both oral and written warning of the dangers of Arthrotec, the risk of possible birth control failure, and the danger to other women of childbearing age if they take the medicine by mistake; begin the medication only on the second or third day of the next normal menstrual period.Only take this medication by mouth.Do not give this medication to anyone else, especially a woman who may be or could become pregnant.

Online Arthrotec Use Indication:

Arthrotec comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken two to four times daily. Take Arthrotec with food to decrease the chance of diarrhea. Swallow this medication whole. Do not chew, crush, divide, or dissolve the tablets. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Arthrotec exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
The combination of diclofenac and misoprostol is used to treat the symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis but it does not cure them. Continue to take Arthrotec even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Arthrotec without talking with your doctor.

Arthrotec Medication  Side Effects:

Although side effects from Arthrotec are not common, they can occur. Most will go away in about 7 days after taking it regularly. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
diarrhea
upset stomach
indigestion
stomach pain or cramps
gas
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
skin rash
itching
hives
difficulty breathing or swallowing
swelling of the face, throat, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
weight gain or swelling
bloody diarrhea or black, tarry stools
blood in urine
postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
ringing in the ears
fever
headache
stiff or painful neck
sensitivity to light
unusual bleeding or bruising, easy bruising
tiredness
pain in the right upper part of your stomach
yellowing of the skin or eyes
confusion
drowsiness
convulsions
irregular heartbeat
vomiting, especially if there is blood in it
flu-like symptoms

Precautions on using Arthrotec Medication

Before taking Arthrotec, tell your doctor and pharmacist:
   if you are allergic to diclofenac, misoprostol, aspirin, NSAIDs such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve), other medications for pain or arthritis, or any other drugs.
   what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially antacids; anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); aspirin; atenolol (Tenormin); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); digoxin (Lanoxin); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); medications for arthritis, diabetes, or high blood pressure; methotrexate (Rheumatrex); phenobarbital (Donnatal, others); prednisolone; and vitamins or herbal products.
  do not take Arthrotec medication with antacids containing magnesium (Mylanta, Maalox, others).
   if you smoke, drink alcohol, or have or have ever had any of following: heart, liver, or kidney disease; anemia; asthma; bleeding problems; diabetes; gastritis; high blood pressure; inflammatory bowel disease; intestinal problems such as bleeding from the stomach or rectum; ulcers or other gastrointestinal disease; gynecologic (female) problems; porphyria; SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus); or other water retention problems.
  do not take this medication if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Arthrotec, stop taking the medication and call your doctor immediately. Arthrotec medication can cause miscarriages or rupture the uterus, which may result in severe bleeding, hospitalization, surgery, infertility, or death. Wait at least 1 month or through one menstrual cycle after you stop taking Arthrotec before you try to become pregnant.
   if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Arthrotec.
   you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Arthrotec drug affects you.
   remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication.