A 68-year-old member asked:
What is voltaren (diclofenac)?
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Dr. Kenneth Chenganswered
Family Medicine 33 years experience
Diclofenac: Voltaren is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication. In pill form, it is used to treat inflammation (arthritis, muscle injuries, sprains, strains, etc.) a topical gel form is also available for the treatment of arthritis. Voltaren also comes as an eye drop, also to reduce inflammation (commonly after cornea or cataract surgery). The generic name for voltaren is diclofenac.
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Dr. Andrew Oswarianswered
Family Medicine 26 years experience
NSAID : Voltaren is a non steroidal anti inflammatory (NSAID) in the same class as Motrin of advil (ibuprofen). It has been marketed as one that is stronger and one that doesn't irritate the stomach lining as much as others, however chronic use of any NSAID can lead to gastritis and potentially ulcers.
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Dr. Brian Wittanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Diclofenac: A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) taken to reduce inflammation and as an analgesic reducing pain. It is similar to Ibuprofen and Naproxen but is the most potent nsaid. Taken daily it has a risk of causing bleeding ulcers, worsening kidney function, long term cardiac problems, and rarely liver damage. That being said ask your doctor if it is okak to use sparingly.
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Dr. Pedro Hernandezanswered
Geriatrics 42 years experience
Voltaren (diclofenac): Is the brand name of diclofenac sodium, a non steroidal antiinflammatory like Ibuprofen ( motrin, advil (ibuprofen) )or naprosyn (naproxen, aleve). It has same possible side effects but probably more expensive
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Is voltaren (diclofenac) and votarol the same?
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Dr. Jeffrey Whitmananswered
Ophthalmology 47 years experience
yes: Both are diclofenac, a non steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Who should not take Voltaren (diclofenac)?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Voltaren (diclofenac): “Use of VOLTAREN® GEL is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to diclofenac. VOLTAREN® GEL should not be administered in patients who have experienced asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs. Severe, rarely fatal, anaphylactic-like reactions to NSAIDs have been reported in such patients.. VOLTAREN® GEL is contraindicated in the
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Provided original answer
he setting of coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. See: http://www.drugs.com/pro/voltaren-gel.html
May 9, 2015
A 43-year-old member asked:
What is Voltaren (diclofenac) used for?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Voltaren (diclofenac): Voltaren (diclofenac) Gel is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication used to treat joint pain from osteoarthritis.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Is voltaren (diclofenac) a narcotic?
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Dr. Lewis Margolisanswered
50 years experience
Voltaren (diclofenac): Voltaren (diclofenac) is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug which can be taken orally. A topical cream is available. It is not a narcotic, but may be very effective for skeletal pain relief.
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