RateADrug.com Logo The users guide
to prescription drugs
and supplements
Finding the right
medication is important
Let RateADrug help.
  • Evaluate your current medication
  • Compare conventional and alternative therapies
  • Get information without drug company bias
 Home |Compare Treatments |Evaluate Your Treatment |Symptom Feedback |Drugs A to Z |Supplements A to Z |More Tools
Search for a Treatment  
Find Treatments by Condition       
Browse by name:
Aa-Ab | Ac | Ad-Ak | Al | Am | An-Ap | Aq-Ar | As-Az  Hide
Ba-Bd | Be-Bh | Bi-Bo | Bp-Br | Bs-Bz  Hide
Ca | Cb-Ce | Cf-Ch | Ci | Cj-Cl | Cm-Co | Cp-Cz  Hide
Da-Dd | De | Df-Di |Dj-Do | Dp-Dz  Hide
Ea-El | Em-Ep | Eq-Es | Et | Eu-Ez  Hide
Fa-Fd | Fe-Fh | Fi-Fk | Fl | Fm-Ft | Fu-Fz  Hide
Ha-He | Hf-Hz  Hide
Ia-Il | Im-In | Io-Ip | Iq-Iz  Hide
La-Ld | Le| Lf-Ln| Lo | Lp-Lz  Hide
Na | Nb-Nh | Ni | Nj-Nz  Hide
Oa-Op | Oq-Ow | Ox-Oz  Hide
Pa | Pb-Pe | Pf-Ph | Pi | Pj-Pr | Ps-Pz  Hide
Ra-Rd | Re | Rf-Rz  Hide
Ta-Td | Te | Tf-Th | Ti | Tj-Tq | Tra-Tri | Trj-Tz  Hide
Treatment Information
There is no brand desctiption
Famous People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
SmallkturnerDM8101_468x707.jpg

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner was told that she might never be able to walk again when she was told she had rheumatoid arthritis.

SmallLucy_YankArmy_cropped.jpg

Lucille Ball

Was Lucille Ball cured forever of rheumatoid arthritis by "horse serum?"

SmallJames_Coburn_in_Charade.jpg

James Coburn

American film actor suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and found relief from alternative therapies.

SmallDave_Prowse_Champions.JPG

Dave Prowse

Known for his role as Darth Vader in the Star Wars films, Prowse was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis when he was thirteen years old.

RateADrug.com - Where users identify, review and compare
over 8000 prescription drugs and alternative treatments
RateADrug users evaluate their treatments and compare real-world safety and effectiveness data on prescription drugs and alternative therapies.
Recent RateADrug.com User Comments
Methotrexate
User Ratings:
4.6
Effectiveness
5.9
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
At first, the medication caused nausea, so the doctors reduced the prescribed dosage for me and since the dosage was decreased, nausea also decreased and went away. Prominent side effects included constipation and weakness and there were multiple other mild side effects that went away as the dosage was decreased more.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
User Ratings:
5.9
Effectiveness
5.6
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
When I first started taking it the pill started to regulate my cycle but did not help with the painful cramps and bleeding that I was having. After about a year on the pill my cycles became irregular again and we tried several other birth control methods to see if it would regulate and I did not have any success. I still believe that this is the best birth control pill on the market though
Ibuprofen
User Ratings:
6.7
Effectiveness
1.8
Side Effects
5.9
Holistic Benefits
I take Ibuprofen OTC for headaches, body aches, cold/flu, joint pain, etc. I usually take 400-600 mg and it is wonderful because it helps with pain and inflammation with NO side effects. When I had my wisdom teeth pulled out I preferred taking 800 mg ibuprofen over tylenol, darvocet, hydrocodone, and percocet. Also, when I broke my foot and had tendonitis I was given prescription 800mg ibuprofen and it was the best thing for the pain and inflammation. I would rather take Ibuprofen then any o... View full comment
Chantix
User Ratings:
5.8
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
I have had simular issues. I first started taking chantix Oct 29, 2008. I had terrible abdominal pain and severe nausea. So, I convinced myself to continue taking the drug because I thought nausea and abdominal pain was better than continuing to smoke. Boy was I wrong. I quit smoking on Nov 15, 2008 AND quit taking chantix 3 days later. I knew I had to because chantix was making me very ill. Shortly after stopping, I had terrible gas, a very sensitive and nausea stomach 24/7. Unusual weight l... View full comment
Amoxicillin
User Ratings:
7.1
Effectiveness
3.4
Side Effects
5.7
Holistic Benefits
i got this for strep throat, but my goodness! the diarhea that ensued! i will spare you the details.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
User Ratings:
5.9
Effectiveness
5.6
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
I have been taking this BC for the last 3 yrs. Just recently it has made me severely depressed, decreased my sex drive, among other things. I am now do depressed that I have been placed on pills
Claritin
User Ratings:
6.5
Effectiveness
2.7
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
Claritin changed my life. I had terrible "seasonal allergies", and unfortunately, my allergies were problematic spring, summer and winter. I am an active athlete, and my performance was greatly effected by my allergies. Since taking Claritin my allergies have all but gone away, and I can lead a normal life. This drug was a miracle for me. I have found that Claritin does not become fully effective on the first dose. It seems that I need to take it for about a week before my sym... View full comment
Sign Up  to receive regular survey results on chosen medications
Our Guarantee: Your personal information, including email address, will never be shared, solicited or used for any purpose other than to send the reports you have specifically requested.  We publish only statistical information and user comments.

Famous People By Condition

(see how they coped)

--Select One--

Most Frequently Rated Medications


For Your Health



Affiliates click here

Directory of Sponsored Services

Health begins with Knowledge. Visit our sponsors on your journey to a healthier, happier life.

Patient Resources

Legal / Regulatory Notices

Health Practitioners

Wellness Products

Clinical Trials / Research

Lifestyle

Medication Name: