Diclofenac topical and Nausea: What Users Say

• Bob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 5, 2020

For Pain "Tried this gel for my back pain and flexor pain. It immediately made me nauseous, and after reading all of the side effects, it doesn’t seem worth the fear of a heart attack or stomach bleeding. Will not use again."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "I can't take NSAIDs because I get extremely sick to my stomach when I do (I was diagnosed with gastritis), and my orthopedic doctor gave me a few samples of PENNSAID, and I am impressed. Inside one packet of 2% gel on my knee, the swelling went down almost immediately, and the pain was completely gone for almost 8 hours. I have many joint issues. I have worked in the service industry for over 20 years, and I love what this drug can do. Unfortunately, I can't afford it ($1000/month?), and of course my insurance won't cover it. It's really a shame because I think this is a breakthrough kind of treatment for pain. If drugs like this were more available, maybe there wouldn't be such an opiate epidemic in the U.S. Lives would be saved in the long run, and fewer resources would be used on patients ODing."

• Peg...
• November 22, 2016

For Pain "I think the use of putting perfume in the gel is really stupid. There are so many people allergic, also someone like me with cancer and very sore and nauseated to spend money on this, and it made me so sick. I washed up 4 times, and my hands and skin still smell strong. It gave me a headache and made my nausea worse. There is no need for perfume, not to mention it's just a toxic, unnecessary ingredient. I will never use this again, and I will be sure to let everyone at the clinic know."

• Tor...
• May 15, 2010

For Pain "I slipped a disc in my back a year ago and have been in pain ever since! After racking my brain, my doctor gave me a sample of Voltaren Gel. I didn't have high hopes, but it is WONDERFUL! Because I have had gastric bypass surgery, I cannot take NSAIDs, which pretty much leaves me with Tylenol! I did sneak an Aleve after being in so much pain, and I was so sick to my stomach. The only negative, if I'm in pain and my husband isn't home, it's kind of hard to apply to my own back! So I think this is a WONDERFUL medication for a person who can't orally take an anti-inflammatory medication! A true lifesaver!"

• Bad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2016

For Pain "Why on earth any company would add fragrance to a medicine is beyond me when so many medical facilities have gone fragrance-free. Even the low-level fragrance has caused nausea after a half day's use. It's either the fragrance or a reaction to the gel. Didn't make much difference in my pain level."

• Anonymous
• May 7, 2010

For Pain "I tried this patch, but 3 hours into wearing it, I was awakened with severe nausea. I had taken no other medicines and had eaten before I applied the patch. Once I took it off, then nausea finally subsided."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2017

For Pain "Works great, but the side effects are awful! Uncontrollable nausea and severe heartburn. Yes, this is an NSAID that’s still absorbed by your body. If you have severe, chronic digestive issues and can’t take oral NSAIDs, you can’t be on this patch!"

• Kri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2018

For Pain "I have severe pain in my lower and upper back, neck, shoulder blades, hips, and into my chest area due to ankylosing spondylitis or fibromyalgia (my doctor wasn’t sure). My pain lately is at a steady, debilitating 10+ all day, every day lately despite gabapentin, Percocet, and stretching and resting. I put three on tonight (I may regret that later IDK), but both shoulders and neck started feeling so much better within minutes. I put a third on my lower back. I do have GI issues, and a recent bout with Meloxicam made me bleed internally, so the doctor suggested these. I do feel better, but I do get nauseated easily, so we’ll see how I fare later tonight and tomorrow. So far, very good!"