Diclofenac topical User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Anonymous
• July 28, 2008

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I used Voltaren gel on some sore joints (and a tennis elbow). It worked as well as anything I have ever tried. I sometimes get killer tension headaches that first build up in the back of the neck. When I felt one coming on, I used the gel on the back of the neck and shoulders. The headache never developed. Before this experiment, I would take 3 or 4 ibuprofen for one of these headaches and hope for the best. The gel is now my standard treatment for these headaches."

• FEE...
• March 11, 2009

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I was prescribed this medication for use on several areas of my body that are ravaged by osteoarthritis. I have had great results, when used regularly, this gel works. It is a fast-acting medication, so you can apply it and get on with activities right away. The cost of the medicine is high, but if you have tried products such as Aspercreme, Biofreeze, or Joint Flex, you will see that the cost and relief you get are directly related. I have and will continue to recommend this medicine to anyone who needs relief from osteoarthritis. Thanks for the help, Novartis."

• cc4...
• February 21, 2011

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "For more than 2 years I have had pain in the lower back and left shoulder. It was VERY uncomfortable to sleep and experienced major discomfort when rising. My back orthopedist told me not to worry about this. I applied a 1/16" dose of my wife's Voltaren Gel to the affected areas a week ago and have been pain-free the entire time. Miracle medicine."

• Bgb...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 16, 2018

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I have some chronic health problems, and NSAIDs are not safe for me. Last history of MI, ulcers, stroke, paralysis, eosinophilia myalgia syndrome, fibromyalgia, and severe degenerative disc disease. Currently, I can't get adequate pain relief due to 'the opioid crisis.' Gabapentin is ineffective. Voltaren gel is better than nothing. Unfortunately, I've had to resort to using ibuprofen and getting injections of Toradol. My doctor gives me the shots and is aware of my NSAIDs use, yet refuses to write for a small amount of pills to have for those 10 to 14 days a month when my pain puts me in bed. I am suffering with neuropathies, chronic pain, poor quality of life, a 4th lumbar vertebral compression fracture. I'm told, suck it up, cupcake! Whatever happened to a patient's right to adequate pain relief? The government has no place between a patient and doctor. I'll take my chances with your black box warnings. Cinda Marie Helen Miller, retired RN."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2016

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I love this medication. I was in pain for 7 months with no sign of relief. My doctor gave me samples and I could not believe the instant relief I got from this medication. So far, I'm not experiencing any side effects, and I hope it continues to be this way."

• ern...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2015

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I have a bulging disk in my lower back that usually does not give me problems that OTC NSAIDs do not help. But, about 2-3 times a year, the pain would get so bad I could hardly walk. I was prescribed Flector patches, and I could not believe how much better I felt the next day. I was able to get out of bed and bend over with little to no pain. These patches are so GREAT!!!!!"

• Anonymous
• May 27, 2011

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "Was prescribed this after a fall on my lower back, and it worked wonders. I like to put it on at night and then wake up pain-free. I have now started to use it on my arthritis in my neck. Can move freely 5 minutes after application with only slight pain (although I can still hear all the clicking noises)."

• clc...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 16, 2016

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I began seeing my doctor for neck problems. I cannot take oral NSAIDs due to Crohn's disease, so my doctor suggested trying them as an alternative. I had every test run from an ortho and neurologist with no reasoning for my neck problems other than fibro. Sometimes the back of my neck swells around two nerves on both sides that go into my arms and head. I've tried every narcotic there is, but nothing but a Flector patch helps. Recently, I had a very extensive knee surgery with an 8-12 month recovery time, and once the incision healed, I was given the okay to use these. They helped tremendously. I now have an injury while recovering, and they are my lifesaver once again. They are very expensive but worth every penny."

• Wal...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 4, 2020

Diclofenac topical for Pain "Been using Flector patches along with Lidocaine patches for several years and have really good luck. I have a couple of herniated discs and bad hip, so only 12 hours on left a lot of pain the other 12 hours off. Alternating gives me relief for 24 hours, and they are totally different medications. I've had no skin problems, and they stay on really well. I'm pretty active yet, and on occasion, one might roll up a little, but that's it. I sometimes need 3 at one time and have no issues. If I have a small area that's giving me fits, I cut in halves or quarters, and they still stay on, even on my neck. With Flector, you can take acetaminophen, but that's it unless you have hydrocodone or oxycodone, which is also safe but not advised. Lidocaine patches are supposed to be safe with other pain relievers like Aleve or aspirin and have less interactions than Flector, but some people may still have issues, so be very careful."

• osk...
• January 25, 2010

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "My doctor put me on this Voltaren gel, and now I can get a good night's sleep because it works so well, and I have to rate this medicine in the high 10s. All you have to do is put between 4 up to 9 grams 4 times a day, and you will see just what I'm talking about."

• Blo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2016

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I was having hand pains. A friend put some on my hand. I had no pain for days. I went to my doctor, got a prescription. It works, no odor. It also helps my rotator tear. I had a botched surgery, it helps that pain. Thanks to my friend and this company."

• Cee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2018

Diclofenac topical for Pain "This gel is MAGIC. I had very bad back pain that painkillers hardly touched. After applying Voltaren to my lower back, within a few minutes, the pain was halved, and within 15-20 minutes, my back pain was completely gone. I love it!"

• Luk...
• June 11, 2018

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I have a problem with osteoarthritis in my hip. Doctor prescription: 8 Tylenol 500 mg a day, meloxicam 15 mg, and 30 mg of duloxetine. I have been in pain for 3 months now. So I started using Voltaren gel, 2 times a day. After a week, I could not sleep, I had fire in my right legs, and I had to use 2 canes to walk. 3 drugstores told me to stop Voltaren. Now my leg is as before, but osteoarthritis is still the same. I am diabetic, glipizide, metformin, insulin, and losartan. I think there is interference."

• fiv...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 4, 2015

Diclofenac topical for Pain "After several wrist surgeries, I developed severe tendinitis on both sides of my wrist. For 20 years, I've been living in pain 24/7. These pain patches basically feel like happiness surrounding my wrist. I still have pain, but it is at a much more tolerable level. I have my life back. For me, the patches work better than pain pills. They are covered by my insurance at a higher co-pay. And, with each prescription, I have to go through this whole prior authorization wait period. Get samples from your doctor to test them out and make sure they work for you. If they do, then fight the insurance. For my wrist, I am able to cut the patches into 2 halves and make the prescription last longer. These saved my life."

• jom...
• April 21, 2017

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I have pes anserine bursitis of the knee. It's like tendonitis below the knee cap. I have effectively used Voltaren Emulgel to help reduce the pain and inflammation. The pain can keep me up at night when I sleep. The best thing for recovery is rest, but I can't seem to stay away from doing cardio, which causes it to come back. Voltaren has helped me manage the inflammation and still do some light cardio exercise."

• cuc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2016

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I was diagnosed with sciatic pain that affected my back and right thigh. I used the gel liberally as the pain increased. Eight days ago, I stopped as my right thigh was experiencing a burning sensation in the area where I had applied the gel. I still have the burning sensation. I am on various drugs for hypertension."

• Anonymous
• May 10, 2009

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "This medicine is pretty miraculous as far as my joints are concerned. I'm using much less than the 2-gram dose - maybe 1/4 to 1/2 a gram on a joint, tops - and having at least 8 hours pain-free. It seems no studies were conducted on its use on shoulders, but it worked decently enough for mine when I pinched a nerve. Make sure you read the possible side effects and all the potential negatives, and test on a single area with someone with you for a couple of hours just to make sure you're not allergic. It's been problem-free for me, but everyone's body chemistry is different."

• She...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 15, 2017

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I started using Voltaren Gel 1% in 2015, and it really did help decrease my pain in my neck, lower back, hips, knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists. But I do need to apply 4 times per day. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III hypermobility. My ligaments and tendons are weak and have been affecting my joints, needing to have 2 neck surgeries, bunions, and wrist surgery. I switched over to the generic Diclofenac 3% gel. Let me tell you, it works! Unfortunately, this higher dose costs anywhere from $600.00 to $1,100.00 for a 100-gram tube. Downside is that it's marketed for skin actinic keratosis."

• Pai...
• July 26, 2011

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, Raynaud's Syndrome, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR). Since the 1950s, I have suffered neck pain when doing a chore in one position for a long period of time. I have exercised on a regular basis for many years, and in 2009, I injured my rotator cuff on a piece of gym equipment. After the physical therapy was finished, I was experiencing sharp pain radiating from my shoulder to my neck. I asked my doctor at the time, a rheumatologist, if this was arthritis now coming from the shoulder. He gave me a tube of Voltaren Gel to try, and it has been wonderful. I only rub two pea-sized drops between my shoulder and neck in the morning and have no pain the rest of the day."

• Sha...
• November 24, 2016

Diclofenac topical for Pain "Worked great on a muscle strain! Even helped to heal it faster. Nice mild smell. I gave it an 8/10 and not a 10/10 because it gave me side effects. Ringing in ears quite frequently, as well as a very strong dizzy feeling. This began after a week of use."

• Fri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 1, 2019

For Osteoarthritis "Retail cost was $55 for a 100 g tube of Diclofenac gel. With insurance, I paid $7.50, so I don't understand the comments about excessive costs. Sure, free is better, but $7.50? I followed the directions using the dosing card but quickly realized only a thin coating of the gel to the affected areas worked to diminish the pain, so I used it when needed. After only a few days, I needed to apply only 2 or 3 times a day, and the initial pain was greatly diminished. MAGIC!"

• She...
• September 26, 2008

Diclofenac topical for Pain "Gel was given by my G.P. of 27 years for pain in my shoulder that I have had for 5 to 6 months. It was aggravated by exercise with weights. My pain would wax and wane. The worst episodes included my inability to pick up a coffee cup with my left hand, pain level of 7, inability to sleep on my left side, etc. After 6 months of this, I visited my G.P. who x-rayed my shoulder and found arthritic changes. He gave me 2 sample tubes and told me to try it. I did with great results."

• joh...
• April 23, 2012

Diclofenac topical for Keratosis "Lesion on elbow, area of rough, scaly skin, itchy. Doctor didn't know what it was, but had lesion surgically removed. It returned even bigger, about 20mm in diameter. Saw specialist who did biopsy. Non-malignant. Treated with Solaraze. Lesion changed to open sore. Stopped treatment until sore healed. Used Paw Paw ointment to soften it. That worked. Resumed Solaraze. Other smaller lesions have appeared close by. Will see specialist soon for assessment."

• Cte...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2020

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I have been using Voltaren gel for a few weeks, and it does work. When I was younger, an internal medicine doctor put me on Voltaren, the pill, to calm down what another doctor had messed my body up with too many antibiotics. Voltaren literally saved my life. I don't know if people realize that the manufacturer made the cap specifically for people that may have arthritis in their hands! Another stated he could not have to use it four times a day, as instructed, it says it may be used up to four times a day. Smell for me, there is none. My knee/sports doctor actually recommends this, as I asked him today. Don't expect it to reverse your aging, as I am 63. But it does reduce the inflammation and pain. Try it."

• Pia...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 26, 2012

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I suffer with fibromyalgia, mostly in my upper back and both sides of my neck. Flector patches are incredible! I had been receiving pain shots for years to relieve the muscle pain that, in turn, caused me to have migraine/tension headaches more than 15 days per month. The major problem is that insurance does not cover these patches, and I have drained my doctor of all of their samples. I highly recommend them if you can afford them!"