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I was prescribed diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% for joint pain. if joint pain stops can i discontinue the gel use? and/or restart if the pain comes back?

Q: i was prescribed diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% for joint pain. if joint pain stops can i discontinue the gel use? and/or restart if the pain comes back?

: Yes, diclofenac gel is to be used daily for severe pain exacerbations for few days in a row until pain subsides and to be used as needed otherwise.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Yes, diclofenac gel is to be used daily for severe pain exacerbations for few days in a row until pain subsides and to be used as needed otherwise.

Answered 2/22/2022

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A member asked:

I was prescribed diclofenac sodium topical gel, 1% for joint pain. if joint pain stops can i discontinue the gel use? and/or restart if the pain comes back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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