Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel 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."

• 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."