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Diclofenac topical and Shortness Of Breath: What Users Say

Brand names: Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, Pennsaid, Aspercreme Arthritis Pain Relief Gel, Solaraze, Flector Patch, Licart, Profinac, Xrylix, Diclozor

Shortness of breath: mentioned by 5 users (1.1%)

Based on user experiences from 466 Diclofenac topical reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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itching 3.2%
burning 3.0%
upset stomach 2.1%
allergic reaction 1.9%
rash 1.9%
nausea 1.7%
pain 1.3%
swelling 1.3%
shortness of breath 1.1%
blisters 0.9%

Reviews for Diclofenac topical

Showing 5 reviews tagged with "shortness of breath". Clear filters to view all 466 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • bob...
  • March 8, 2016

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "I had a bad reaction to this medicine; trouble breathing, tight throat, cold hands and feet, increased pulse, strong headache, then fatigue. It was very frightening, but did go away after several hours."

1 / 10
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  • Pau...
  • July 26, 2017

Diclofenac topical for Pain "I take Extra Strength Voltaren gel 2.32% for RA pain. I purchase it OTC in Canada. It really is about the only thing that touches the pain. My wife, however, cannot stand the smell of it when I use it. She says it makes her short of breath. I have been using Voltaren for years, and just this last June she complained loudly. I haven't used it since. Hence, I can't sleep because of the pain. I do not smell much of anything besides the alcohol when it is drying."

10 / 10
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  • Don...
  • March 22, 2020

For Osteoarthritis "Use Voltaren original or the generic by Amneal! Don’t use Cipla’s! It causes breathing problems from harmful ingredients they put in it! Trust me! I know this because I was one of the ones it happened to!"

1 / 10
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  • Rob...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 28, 2022

Diclofenac topical for Osteoarthritis "Didn’t treat my pain at all. Instead, I experienced three of the side effects. I used it for two days and developed an incredibly itchy, raised rash that I had to see a dermatologist for. I also had excessive night sweats and shortness of breath. Worthless medication."

1 / 10
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  • Ann...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 10, 2022

For Pain "Perfume causing wheezing. I won't use until it is fragrance-free!"

2 / 10
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