I have been taking diacerein od for 6-7 months when I began having acute pain on my knee. I am 64 years old. After 1-2 months condition improved. Now only 5% pain remains and I experience it only when I walk too fast or suddenly turn on my legs. This state continues. However, I experience great flatulence after the drug every day which is very annoying so the qn is- 1. Should I discontinue now? 2. If I must continue, is there a better substitute?

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Dr. Suman SaurabhOrthopedic Doctoryrs exp

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Hello Mr. lybrate-user! you can discontinue the medicine and start doing quadriceps strengthening exercises and hamstring and calf stretching exercises. Avoid sitting cross legged and squatting. Continue capsules vitamin d 60k iu monthly.

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Dr. Pratyush GuptaOrthopedic Doctor11yrs exp

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Hello Mr. lybrate-user, good to hear that only 5% of your pain is remaining. Flatulence or diarrhoea is common side effect of dicerin. You can stop dicerin now. You may start other suppliment containing glucosamine, chondrotine. Calcium and vit d to continue. Drink lot of water. I hope it helps.

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