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Can voltaren 1% gel cause severe consipation? im unable to go and only have small pebbles. i take 4 grams on my knee. what can i do? i kinda need it for pain. i cant take it orally due to bad reflux

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes, it can: However you can get over it by drinking more water, prune juice or use a laxative, if no improvement see your doctor for evaluation and finding an alternative or another cause for constipation, wish you well

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 11/8/2019

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A member asked:

Can voltaren 1% gel cause severe consipation? im unable to go and only have small pebbles. i take 4 grams on my knee. what can i do? i kinda need it for pain. i cant take it orally due to bad reflux

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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