Would voltaren gel cause high blood pressure while using it?
Question posted by PAT RANKIN on 8 Dec 2010
Last updated on 9 December 2010 by Marvell
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Marvell
9 Dec 2010
It is quite possible that using Voltaren (diclofenac) gel can raise your blood pressure (hypertension). It is a known side effect of diclofenac and although you are applying the gel topically there can be sufficient absorption into your body to cause the side effect.
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