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Can i use voltaren (diclofenac) gel 8 hours after taking my first dose of 15mg meloxicam?
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YEs but,: only apply a very thin film of the gel topically to the affected area and always take the pill on a full stomach. Please only use these in combination under a doctor's supervision.
Answered 12/18/2020
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