Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Voltaren, Cataflam, Cambia, Lofena, Zipsor Zorvolex
Diclofenac has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 108 reviews for the treatment of Osteoarthritis. 73% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 18% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Diclofenac
- sally...
- May 15, 2024
Voltaren (diclofenac) "Doctor told me to use Voltaren for arthritis in toes. Sad to say, after 2 weeks, it made my stomach very upset. It did give me relief in the toes but cannot use it."
- Finis...
- January 24, 2016
"Liver problems, severe stomach pain, severe constipation, memory issues, trouble sleeping, loss of appetite, nausea to name just a few. Otherwise it took my knee pain away."
Frequently asked questions
- Can I take ibuprofen with blood pressure medications?
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- Crabs...
- March 4, 2012
"Excellent results within 24 hours, maybe less. Terrible knee pain, limping, no flexibility. Now, not quite ready for a 10K race, but happy to be where I am and very pleased with the results."
- gary
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 7, 2018
Zorvolex (diclofenac) "DR. gave me samples of it and it greatly helped me go from my walker to a cane. But I can't afford the amount of money it cost to take it."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Anonymous
- April 20, 2009
"6 days into using this medicine and the pain has gone. As yet no side effects."
- ronmale
- February 22, 2011
"I have recommended this to fellow-workers,it has made work bearable again. Been on everything, this medicine works. I take 75 mg daily."
More FAQ
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- Maybe...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- September 14, 2016
"It doesn't do me a bit of good."
- Anonymous
- October 16, 2009
"Had a small problem with indigestion which has been solved by using lansoprazole. Makes life so much easier without the level of inflammation."
- Btay
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 14, 2021
"Relieved pain very good but upset stomach pretty bad and caused diarrhea and other stomach issues. Had to quit taking it."
- AP94
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 30, 2018
"I have been taking this for about 10 days (150mg/day) and I cannot tell that it is having any effect at all. For me, ibuprofen seems to work much better."
- trave...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 14, 2020
Voltaren (diclofenac) "Most disgusting smell ever, like real cheap men's cologne. Tried it for a couple of days, reeked so much I wasn't able to sleep. Not worth it, no more effective than using tiger balm."
- Anonymous
- September 20, 2009
"Great for pain but the nausea and stomach pain are terrible."
- Anonymous
- October 28, 2011
"I am 51 and have lived with pain for a while. I have tried Celebrex in the past and I'm not knocking it. It's just that this medicine, even though it's only been a couple of days is great. "
- Anonymous
- October 16, 2009
"Had to stop taking it--it made me light-headed and extremely tired."
- Anonymous
- November 29, 2008
"The only medication that helps since Vioxx was removed from the market."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 1, 2013
"Experiencing gastritis"
- none
- November 29, 2009
"Doesn't really do anything for pain or swelling, but does come through with the headaches and itching."
- menis...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 25, 2021
"This relieved pain within an hour! It really works!!"
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Voltaren (diclofenac) "Useless. To claim that its good effect lasts for up to 12 hours is a disgrace. It doesn't work at all."