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Also known as: Cambia, Cataflam, Voltaren, Voltaren-XR, Zipsor

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Review by Anonymous:
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10

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: I've been on this now for 5 months and it is by far the best pain medicine out there. No high feeling or anything like that. If your doctor has you on Celebrex and you don't feel any relief, ask him for Voltaren. You will most certainly feel the difference. If you are on it for any length of time (like me) then every so often you'll have to have blood work done to check your kidneys and liver to make sure they are functioning right as this medicine can cause problems with that. For me everything is good to go so far. I swear by Voltaren.

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January 23, 2009 3:11 PM
Review by lechero:
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8.0

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: what a relief....i can walk, bend, squat again.

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May 11, 2008 12:41 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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9.0

Cataflam (diclofenac) for Pain: This is a great medication that is non-narcotic so you can get pain relief and still function. Works well for cramps as well as back pain.

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March 18, 2008 11:27 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

Cataflam (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: Works wonders on lower back pain but sometimes needs a narcotic pain killer or muscle relaxer for days when pain is more severe. Downside of this drug is that taking too much causes excruciating abdominal cramping and stabbing gas pains in the intestines. But it's an 8-hour pill, so pain relief usually lasts and it is not hard to space doses out since it lasts so long.

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April 3, 2008 5:38 PM
Review by MaggieandMe:
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9.0

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and also arthritis in my neck and spine. I take the 100 mg tablet and it works just fine for me. I take it with Zantac 150 to protect my stomach. I only need 1 pill a day. If in severe pain, I will also take a muscle relaxer called Norflex and I am able to rest and function and get much needed relief.

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May 29, 2008 8:26 AM
Review by robcos:
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10

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Ankylosing Spondylitis: It's the best for pain and I had no problems at all for stomach or anything else.

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September 30, 2008 9:06 AM
Review by finally:
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10

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: I have been on all kinds of pain medicines and have had injections in my spine and hip to help relieve the pain from my arthritis, but nothing has worked as good as this. I know there are risks with this medicine, but for the relief I got, the benefits more than outway the risk. This stuff works.

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October 19, 2008 12:49 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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9.0

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: I can walk without limping now. That's all I wanted.

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December 15, 2008 12:05 AM
Review by Kalle:
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10

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: I have severe osteoarthritis and am an active soccer player. Voltaren has helped me play soccer again without pain.

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May 16, 2008 7:05 PM
Review by chelleinva:
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8.0

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Muscle Pain: I have a heel spur and was given Voltaren for inflammation to possibly control plantar fascitis. This along with a 10 day use of AFO brace on my foot just may help prevent surgery. I believe Voltaren definitely is doing the job in reducing inflammation and controlling the pain.

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November 2, 2008 7:02 PM
Review by Anonymous:

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Back Pain: I was prescribed this medicine for lower back pain from an accident. It kicks in quick and lasts all day. When I take it the pain completely goes away. It does make you sleepy, but it's worth it. I did not experience any stomach issues.

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March 28, 2009 9:44 AM
Review by cztiii:
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8.0

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: Recently diagnosed with osteoarthitis in both hands. The pain was so bad that I would wake up in the middle of the night in pain and I was not able to use my right hand at all. Doctor put me on voltaren one week ago. So far I have been pain free. Still have swelling in joints but the morning stiffness and pain is gone. Gave it an 8 rating since I have only been on the drug for 1 week. Have experienced some acid reflux and sleepiness during the day. I don't know if it is because of the medicine or other problem.

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January 30, 2009 7:22 PM
Review by sleep pill:
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8.0

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Pain: this pill made me go from up all night throwing up because my back pain would not go away. then i got this slept for 8 hours. this pill will work wonders.

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May 1, 2008 11:17 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Pain: After 3 doses of 75mg, my knee and ankle swelling and pain have nearly completely gone.

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June 22, 2008 8:46 AM
Review by jjs8334:
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9.0

Cataflam (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: This works great for my back. i have arthritis at l4 and l5 and DJD (RALLY THE SAME THING) When my back goes out I need a stroid pack but if I catch it early and start taking voltern the need for the steroid pack disappears. It also decrease my need for vicodin which I'm scared of getting hooked on. I also have had a history of ulsers so I take protonix every day. I haven't had any problems yet!

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April 29, 2008 11:12 PM
Review by jfernald:
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10

Zipsor (diclofenac) for Back Pain: I am a long time sufferer of sciatica. I have taken as much as 3600 mg of ibuprofen with only minor relief. My PCP gave me some samples on Tuesday. I took 1 Zipsor before flying from Albuquerque to Houston and had relief within the hour and for 3 full days afterward. I had no side effects.

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December 14, 2009 5:47 PM
Review by O.A MAN:
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8.0

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: I have been taking VOLTAREN for about two weeks now. I have found that the medicine works very well. What an advantage to be able to apply the gel right to the affected area, relief comes rather fast. It doesn't last as long as I would like, but when you are in pain, any relief is welcome. Used in conjunction with my other medicines it has helped me to put together a medication regime that helps me to live with this condition. If you have tried oral medicines with negative side effects, please give VOLTAREN a try. I hope you find the relief that I have.

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March 9, 2009 12:04 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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8.0

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Rheumatoid Arthritis: I have fibromalgya too - its been helpful as a painkiller!

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May 22, 2008 3:26 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Pain: This pill made the pain almost un-noticeable. It works wonders.

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June 20, 2008 9:22 AM
Review by berns13:
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9.0

diclofenac for Pain: I only use the drug 3 or 4 days when stiffness arises. I find it helps and relieves muscle aches.

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March 28, 2008 10:07 PM
Review by From Stony Plain:
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10

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: Have Cervical Spondylosis, was amazed how well this medicine works. Tylenol, etc does not reduce the inflammation which is very important in pain management. Take pills 75mg 2 X daily, for 2-3 days, then go off of them until I cannot tolerate the pain. Last time I took Voltaren was in mid March, now it's mid April. Very happy.

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April 22, 2009 10:11 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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8.0

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Pain: No side effects and back to work in a couple of days. Using voltaren and some intense home treatment reduced swelling and pain dramatically. When taking this drug the faster you get moving the better it works so don't sit around hoping for miracles.

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October 3, 2008 6:43 AM
Review by Lynn T:
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10

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Muscle Pain: I have been in pain for so very long that I thought there was no way anything could help. My latest painful foray was when I pulled a muscle in my shoulder. I used Voltaren the first time and it took almost all the pain away. The second time I used it, I was pain free. I was thrilled.

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April 11, 2009 11:51 PM
Review by Cricket09:
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10

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Osteoarthritis: I have been taking Voltaren since I herniated a disc in my lumbar spine in 1999. I have had NO adverse reactions. I have had 2 surgeries, the last in 2007 and was off my medication for 8 months and as soon as I took 1 tablet, I could feel the difference! I highly recommend this medication to all my friends and anyone who needs an anti-inflammatory.

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August 3, 2009 1:21 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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9.0

Voltaren (diclofenac) for Sciatica: Works for Osteoarthritis and sciatica.

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