"this drug is a lesser known gem.  i had taken various other nsaids and narcotics and etodolac is the only drug i have stayed with since it works.  no real side effects that i am aware of.  and it is inexpensive.  i have degenerative discs, spinal stenosis and arthritis.  my back pain is constant without taking this drug.  while taking this, my pain levels are drastically reduced and i am way more functional.  i convinced two other family members to talk to their doctor about etodolac and they too have had great results.  this is a no brainer to highly recommend."