Voltaren for Rheumatoid Arthritis User Reviews
Voltaren has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 15 reviews for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. 47% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Voltaren
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 18, 2012
"I take a combination of 50mg Voltaren for the rheumatoid arthritis once per day and 200mg Plaquenil for Sjogrens twice per day. I started with 100 mg's Voltaren, but thought that was too much so I had the doctor prescribe 50mg twice per day. I just take one unless I need more."
- Mickey
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 3, 2020
"This Voltaren is a total scam! Too expensive and doesn’t work. You have control over my online reviews and can delete at Will....But you cannot control my mouth, and I will give reviews every chance I get!"
Frequently asked questions
- Does Voltaren Gel work for gout?
- Why is diclofenac prescription only but ibuprofen is OTC?
- How Can I Treat Muscle Strain or Pain?
- Can you use Topical Medications to Treat Arthritis Pain?
- Sunsh...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 15, 2022
"I have rheumatoid arthritis and was hoping Voltaren Cream would help with joint pain because I can no longer take Meloxicam. Voltaren was recommended by my rheumatologist but did NOT WORK!!! Waste of my money."
- Sally
- December 29, 2020
"I tried Voltaren once yesterday on my knee. I used less than the 2 inches recommended. In a short time, my face turned bright red like a sunburn. I am returning this to the store and will not use again."
Are you taking this medicine?
- Old...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 28, 2012
"Awesome works better than any other anti-inflammatory. I couldn't walk if it weren't for them."
- Anonymous
- September 3, 2011
"I have rheumatoid arthritis and use Voltaren topically on my joints. This helps."
More FAQ
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- Anonymous
- May 22, 2008
"I have fibromyalgia too - it's been helpful as a painkiller!"
- Finng...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 13, 2020
"The cream helps me. My knees hurt so badly in the morning I can barely walk. The voltaren cream reduces the pain and increases my movement ability."
- Anonymous
- August 19, 2009
"Great medicine however it is for temporary relief. It kills pain for about 1 to 2 hours."
- pinoy...
- December 10, 2010
"The doctor prescribed me this medicine to take for a week. It helps to reduce the pain for only short period of time. The good thing is I don't get any side effects except mild diarrhea."
- Sparxy
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 12, 2017
"I found no relief from using this product for osteo arthritis"
- Doesnt...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 31, 2016
"I went through half a tube of this garbage and it didn't work at all... and I got to be sticky as well... so that was fun."
- thoma...
- May 9, 2011
"I need to take Cytotec (misoprostol) with it."
- cruise...
- March 25, 2009
"Given to me on a cruise when I had swelling in my legs which seemed to be circulation problem, not my rheumatoid arthritis. This had no effect on my swelling."
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"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."