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Voltaren (diclofenac) 100 mg is the only nsaid that relieves my persistent headache. how often should i take one? because i read the half-life is only 1.2 - 2 hour
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See details: The maximum dose is two daily and they should be taken 8-12 hours apart.
Answered 12/18/2013
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No more than 1-1/2/d: No more than 150 mg/day, but if persistent, a headache specialist should help.
Answered 12/20/2013
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