Arthrotec and Pollakiuria - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Pollakiuria is reported as a side effect among people who take Arthrotec (diclofenac sodium; misoprostol), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Cosentyx, and have Psoriatic arthropathy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Pollakiuria when taking Arthrotec. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 11,570 people who have side effects when taking Arthrotec from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Arthrotec?

Arthrotec has active ingredients of diclofenac sodium; misoprostol. It is often used in arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 11,986 Arthrotec users. Check the latest studies of Arthrotec.

What is Pollakiuria?

Pollakiuria (abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities or urine) is found to be associated with 1,742 drugs and 1,694 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Pollakiuria.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

11,570 people reported to have side effects when taking Arthrotec.
Among them, 56 people (0.48%) have Pollakiuria.

Among these 56 people:

How long have people been on Arthrotec when they have Pollakiuria? *

What is the gender of people who have Pollakiuria when taking Arthrotec? *

female: 70 %
male: 30 %

What is the age of people who have Pollakiuria when taking Arthrotec? *

What are other drugs people take besides Arthrotec? *

What are other side effects people have besides Pollakiuria? *

Joint Pain: 27 people, 48.21%
Weakness: 22 people, 39.29%
Feeling Abnormal: 21 people, 37.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 20 people, 35.71%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 19 people, 33.93%
Urination - Painful: 19 people, 33.93%
Headache (pain in head): 19 people, 33.93%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 16 people, 28.57%
Weight Decreased: 16 people, 28.57%
Itching: 15 people, 26.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Psoriatic Arthropathy (inflammation of the skin and joints with kin condition which typically causes patches (plaques) of red, scaly skin to develop): 13 people, 23.21%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 14.29%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 12.50%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 6 people, 10.71%
Neuropathy Peripheral (surface nerve damage): 5 people, 8.93%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 8.93%
B-Cell Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma (blood cancer affecting b cells): 4 people, 7.14%
Back Disorder: 4 people, 7.14%
Pain In Extremity: 4 people, 7.14%
Limb Discomfort (discomfort in leg): 4 people, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related studies:

Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Arthrotec:

Arthrotec (11,986 reports)

Pollakiuria treatments and more:

Pollakiuria (53,752 reports)

How severe was Pollakiuria and when was it recovered:

Pollakiuria in Arthrotec

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of diclofenac sodium; misoprostol:

Pollakiuria and drugs with ingredients of diclofenac sodium; misoprostol

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Arthrotec:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Pollakiuria:

Pollakiuria (1,742 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Pollakiuria:

Pollakiuria (1,694 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diclofenac sodium; misoprostol (the active ingredients of Arthrotec) and Arthrotec (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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