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A member asked:
Does using voltaren (diclofenac) gel for costochondritis increase your risk for heart attack and stroke. ?
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Not likely: I understand the blood levels of diclofenac are about 7% of blood levels when it's taken orally. Of course check with your physician, and be specially careful if you have heart failure already.
Answered 1/28/2019
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