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Coming off diclofenac
A 44-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
Not my favorite: There is a moderate amount of GI risk. If you believe the studies suggesting increased cardiac risk from nsaids, diclofenac is shown to have one of th... Read More
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4.2k viewsReviewed Apr 01, 2023
Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Yes for most!: Major concerns would be patient with previous ulcer, high blood pressure, and congestive heart failure, and finally, renal disease. Most can take it s... Read More
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507 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Geoffrey Tysonanswered
Pain Management 41 years experience
Inflammatory pain: Diclofenac is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) and is used to treat pain from inflammation.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Allen Seelyanswered
General Practice 33 years experience
Long-acting NSAID: Diclofenac sodium 75mg ec is an extended release non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) usually used for gout attacks.
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 40 years experience
Non-steroidal anti-: Inflammatory drug (NSAID) brand name voltaren, generic name diclofenac sodium, enteric coated to delay release of med to protect stomach from irritati... Read More
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5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Michael Kelberanswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Anti-inflammatory dr: Diclofenac is one of many anti-inflammatory drugs on the market. These drugs are referred to as nsaids or non steroidal anti inflamatory drugs. Ibupr... Read More
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Dr. Steven Weissberganswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 57 years experience
Only if you want to : Only if you want to feel better. Your doctor prescribed an amount he felt best for you.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Diclofenac: Voltaren (diclofenac).
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2.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Mitchell Cohnanswered
Pain Management 37 years experience
Lots of stuff: Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAID) like aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc. It's used for pain relief, fever reduction,... Read More
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3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Michael Dansieanswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
Pain Med: Treats actinic keratoses. Also treats pain and swelling caused by osteoarthritis. This medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (nsaid).
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5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
one hour: Peak blood levels occur one hour after use.
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Dr. Gregory Seagravesanswered
Pharmacology 19 years experience
Diclofenac: Diclofenac is in a class of drugs known as nsaids (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Ibuprofen is also in this class. These drugs inhibit enzyme... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Rheumatology 54 years experience
2-3 days: It will usually start to work within 2-3 days but can take 2-3 weeks to reach its maximum effect.
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