Question 1

i've been taking 100mg aldactone (spironolactone) twice daily and my pharmacist just gave me diclofenac because i was sick. will both give me high potassium levels?

Accepted Answer

Possible, but......: Certainly possible, but can be easily checked, which it should be. Two weeks, month, two months! I am assuming you are on the spiro is for hair and male pattern baldness, given your profile!

Question 2

is it possible that alluporinol and diclofenac potassium be taken together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They can be taken together.

Question 3

can you take excedrin with diclofenac potassium?

Accepted Answer

5 types of Excedrine: Some Excedrins (Extra Strength, PM, and Migraine) contain 250mg of aspirin per pill whereas others (Tension and Mild) do not.  Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory  (NSAID) and I would advise caution if you were to take both Excedrin (ES, PM, or Migraine) and Diclofenac at high doses or if you have a history of kidney problems.

Question 4

can you take diclofenac potassium while on chantix?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I am unaware of any specific, common adverse drug-drug interactions with these two medications.

Question 5

dr changed my diclofenac potassium to sodium, not sure why? but i've felt intense flushing/hotflashes, & heartbeating fast, feeling odd, is it normal?

Accepted Answer

No: There Re some people who notice a difference in effectiveness between these medications even though the active ingredient is the same.  The side effects you are describing are. To normal with this change.  It is always possible you are having an a usual side effect from the medication.  Ask your doctor to switch you back to be sure.

Question 6

which is better for pain.....diclofenac potassium 50mg or ibuprofen 600mg?

Accepted Answer

Both are excellent: anti-inflammatory. I personally think that if you had to make a choice, diclofenac, may be a speck stronger, but not that much more than ibuprofen. Both can be irritating to the stomach and cause systemic issues on the long term

Question 7

my left knee has been saw with a burning sensation for the past week. i have been taking k- fenak (diclofenac potassium 50mg) twice a day with slight relief but has not resolved it. had also used transact plaster with little relief.

Accepted Answer

Sore knee: Most of the time this type of problem is due to overuse or arthritis. Try increasing the Diclofenac to 3 times a day (that is the maximum dose) and use a knee immobilizer or ace wrap bandage to limit the movement in your knee. Give it another week.

Question 8

does mylan diclofenac/k-fenak diclofenac potassium interfere with birth control pills?

Accepted Answer

Diclofenac/K: Diclofenac/K is not known to have a negative interaction with oral contraceptive medications.

Question 9

what is the difference between diclofenac sodium  and diclofenac potassium ? and can be given for a person with hypertension ?

Accepted Answer

See details: The differences are small. I would avoid the use of diclofenac if you are hypertensive.

Question 10

dear doctor, please let me know which one is better- diclofenac sodium sr or potassium sr? advantages of diclofenac potassium sr over sodium?

Accepted Answer

Diclofenac: Diclofenac potassium is water soluble and hence gets absorbed quickly and starts pain relieving activity in a much quicker time than Diclofenac sodium.

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I've been taking 100mg aldactone (spironolactone) twice daily and my pharmacist just gave me diclofenac because i was sick. will both give me high potassium levels?

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Is it possible that alluporinol and diclofenac potassium be taken together?

A member asked:

Can you take excedrin with diclofenac potassium?

A member asked:

Can you take diclofenac potassium while on chantix?

A member asked:

Dr changed my diclofenac potassium to sodium, not sure why? but i've felt intense flushing/hotflashes, & heartbeating fast, feeling odd, is it normal?

A member asked:

Which is better for pain.....diclofenac potassium 50mg or ibuprofen 600mg?

A member asked:

My left knee has been saw with a burning sensation for the past week. i have been taking k- fenak (diclofenac potassium 50mg) twice a day with slight relief but has not resolved it. had also used transact plaster with little relief.

A member asked:

Does mylan diclofenac/k-fenak diclofenac potassium interfere with birth control pills?

A member asked:

What is the difference between diclofenac sodium and diclofenac potassium ? and can be given for a person with hypertension ?

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Dear doctor, please let me know which one is better- diclofenac sodium sr or potassium sr? advantages of diclofenac potassium sr over sodium?

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