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A member asked:
Is diclofenac safe to take if you have acid reflux and stomach problems? i also have high blood pressure?
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Avoid this NSAID: Diclofenac is an NSAID like ibuprofen and naproxen. If you have stomach problems like reflux, or worse a history of stomach ulcers, I would advise you to avoid NSAIDS. I advise all who take NSAIDS to take them with food to help protect the stomach and intestine. Regarding effects on blood pressure, NSAIDS have an effect on the kidneys that can lead to high blood pressure.
Answered 7/3/2017
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Diclofenac: 29 year old gentleman with question about taking Diclofenac in the setting of HTN and GERD. If you have stomach problems, you may need to try Tylenol (acetaminophen) instead. Diclofenac carries risks of bleeding ulcers, and a greater risk for a heart attack, but is a useful drug and the benefits sometimes outweigh the risks if a patient has severe pain or inflammation. Your reflux should be treated and HTN also.
Answered 8/10/2016
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