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My doctor prescribed diclofenac for knee pain after knee surgery. they repaired a torn meniscus, but i still have pain in my mcl. this has been going on for more than a year. is it safe to keep taking diclofenac indefinitely?
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No, it does have systemic side effects for long term use although used topically.
Answered 2/24/2022
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My answer is no. Because it's more potent, oral diclofenac is by prescription only. More potency potentially means more complications. Even the gel form lists a warning for use over 20 days. Ibuprofen and naproxen are less potent but can be gotten without prescription. What does your orthopedic surgeon feel about your MCL ?.
Answered 2/26/2022
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Long term use of oral diclofenac can be deleterious and best to update an orthopedic consult. You may be a candidate for another procedure or a hyaluronic acid injection
Answered 2/26/2022
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