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Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel and Rash: What Users Say

Rash: mentioned by 4 users (1.5%)

Based on user experiences from 259 Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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burning 2.7%
allergic reaction 2.3%
itching 1.9%
pain 1.9%
upset stomach 1.9%
nausea 1.5%
rash 1.5%
smell 1.5%
blisters 1.2%
headaches 1.2%

Reviews for Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Bab...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 2, 2016

For Pain "I live in Florida. This gel worked very nicely for my tennis elbow, shoulder pain, and lower back pain. However, I just had an 'ah ha' moment as to the mysterious, very itchy rash I have developed. The application areas reacted in the intense heat. Last summer, while gardening, I developed a severe lower back rash, which I assumed was somehow sweat-related. This year, I developed the same painful, itchy rash on my right upper back (deltoid area and shoulder) down to my lower arm. Again, I thought it was from the heat and sweat. As I was applying it yesterday, I realized it was being applied directly on top of my rash. The only places I have my rash. It took me long enough!! However, I did not get this rash in the cooler temps."

5 / 10
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  • Not...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 21, 2017

For Pain "I used the gel once, as prescribed, and broke out in a rash all over my body. The rash is called erythema multiforme. I was covered in bright red, raised welts and hives for close to two weeks. The experience was itchy, uncomfortable, and overall unpleasant. My Dr. said to stop using the gel, but the most frustrating part was there was nothing anyone can do. It simply needed to 'run its course!' Use at your own risk!"

1 / 10
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  • Not...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 21, 2017

For Pain "I used the gel once, as prescribed, and broke out in a rash all over my body. The rash is called erythema multiforme. I was covered in bright red, raised welts and hives for close to two weeks. The experience was itchy, uncomfortable, and overall unpleasant. My Dr. said to stop using the gel, but the most frustrating part was there was nothing anyone can do. It simply needed to 'run its course!' Use at your own risk!"

1 / 10
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  • kem...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • August 15, 2015

For Osteoarthritis "Severe blistering and rash of skin, rash in mouth, teeth hurt, severe sore throat, infection in foot (twice) surgery to clean infection. Loss of work, on SDI now."

2 / 10
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