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Diclofenac for Sciatica User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Voltaren, Cataflam, Cambia, Lofena, Zipsor, Zorvolex

Diclofenac has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 33 reviews for the treatment of Sciatica. 64% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Diclofenac

  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 20, 2014

Cataflam (diclofenac) "This medicine worked great for many years, however, after 6 years, I had to get a new medication."

7 / 10
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  • woo...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 13, 2013

"I am 25 with an acetabular femoral impingement, which has caused osteoarthritis, labral tears, and a small hernia. Diclofenac has given me my life back."

9 / 10
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  • Sou...
  • April 26, 2016

"Knocked me out heart was working overtime increased sweating and vomitting blurred vision headache this medicine does not work for me at all stopped taking it two days ago and still have symptoms"

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • August 4, 2023

"This medication really helped my pain from sciatica!"

10 / 10
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  • LBP...
  • July 25, 2011

"I have had two lower back injuries in the past five years, and both times was prescribed diclofenac. Sciatica usually lasts 10-14 days before complete relief."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 17, 2022

"I have chronic Sciatica nerve damage and have been taking diclofenac for foot pain. Taking diclofenac has greatly reduced my Sciatica pain. I am so pleased and thankful to be relieved from this pain."

10 / 10
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  • Bob...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • October 26, 2018

"Had acute sciatica flare up and was prescibed diclofenac for pain and given a 2 week supply. It did absolutely nothing at 150mg/day. "

1 / 10
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  • Pst...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 9, 2022

"Didn’t work for me. It is basically strong Aleve. Aleve has never worked for me, either."

1 / 10
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