Diclofenac User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• mic...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 22, 2013

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "Night pain from knee osteoarthritis - a burning on the medial side - sometimes bothers me at night, particularly if I have been active during the day. If I get up and walk around for a few minutes, sometimes the pain vanishes. Otherwise, I apply Voltaren gel - about the size of a small grape - over the sore place, and the pain goes away pretty quickly. I occasionally apply Voltaren ahead of time if I know I'm going to be on my feet a lot."

• Sac...
• March 16, 2009

Diclofenac for Period Pain "My doctor prescribed Voltaren after an extremely painful IUD insertion and subsequent cramping. I've never had cramps like these before. I'd literally be curled up in the fetal position, unable to even talk. Depending on the level of pain, this either completely eradicated it or made it totally bearable and lasted for 12 hours at a stretch. Voltaren is wonderful, and I'm glad my doctor recommended it over a narcotic painkiller."

• Ken...
• December 17, 2013

For Back Pain "This medicine really helped my back pain, but led to a whole other problem. My stomach was damaged, and I had to get a tube down my throat to check my esophagus. Now I can't take any anti-inflammatory medicines as a result. If you start getting a sore belly or heartburn, stop taking it and ask the doctor for another type of painkiller."

• Fra...
• June 18, 2010

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "I have been taking Voltaren for the past 6 years in conjunction with omapromazin. I would not have been able to walk, sleep, or enjoy life. It is only now, after having two knee replacements, that I no longer need to take any medication. I think Voltaren is a way to enjoy life again, without pain. But for me, I am happy to have the new knee replacements."

• Wol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2021

For Ankylosing Spondylitis "Works better than hydrocodone + acetaminophen for ankylosing spondylitis (AS) pain. I take one 100 mg diclofenac SR, and after 30 minutes, the pain goes slowly away and I can move my neck (cracks and pops). Also, it relieves pain almost the whole day, best pain reliever I have found for AS."

• ggz...
• November 26, 2018

For Pain "I have pancreatic cancer and have been on many opioids for the pain that haven’t been helpful. My pain management doctor suggested I try diclofenac, and so far (1 month), it is working well. It takes the pain away completely for nearly 12 hours. I don’t know how well it would work for other cancer patients, but it has been a godsend for me."

• sch...
• November 12, 2009

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "Voltaren is a fabulous drug. I have osteoarthritis of the spine and hip and carpal tunnel syndrome. After taking Voltaren for 3 days, 50 mg once a day, I am no longer limping, and the inflammation in my hands has gone down. I am back to hiking, swimming, and piano playing. What a relief."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2012

Diclofenac for Migraine "Finally took the sample given to me by my doctor after nothing else was making a dent in my migraine after approximately 12 hours. This worked literally within an hour. Felt wonderful and not at all 'fuzzy' headed. Will always be keeping a dose of this on hand with me."

• Low...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2022

Diclofenac for Back Pain "I went through cortisone injections and got relief, which lasted about 5 months, after which I received an ablation procedure, which did nothing. It was not worth the discomfort of the procedure. I then tried Voltaren, even though it was not approved (yet) for back pain. I am 81 yrs old, and with age came spinal disk changes and arthritis, which for the most part is unavoidable. I swear by this product. It has alleviated 95% of my pain with the application just 1x per day. I also use a heating pad for 20-30 minutes following the application, waiting 1 hour after the application. Kudos to the science."

• fsb...
• November 25, 2013

Diclofenac for Migraine "I have been taking Firocet for years, and it has been moderately effective for my migraines, which I usually have one per week. My doctor last week recommended Cambia. I was skeptical about it but was in agony and gave it a try. Within 45 minutes, I was up and functional. Will only use in severe cases. Also very costly if you have no insurance."

• Anonymous
• April 3, 2008

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "Works wonders on lower back pain, but sometimes needs a narcotic painkiller or muscle relaxer for days when pain is more severe. Downside of this drug is that taking too much causes excruciating abdominal cramping and stabbing gas pains in the intestines. But it's an 8-hour pill, so pain relief usually lasts, and it is not hard to space doses out since it lasts so long."

• Wor...
• January 30, 2022

For Frozen Shoulder "I’m a nurse, and I’m not sure of the day that I suddenly developed unbearable shoulder pain. I was prescribed meloxicam, uhhhm, it was just okay. Eventually, I was told to do PT. Who has time during a pandemic? I’m too tired. I purchased a light range of motion shoulder cord on Amazon and started using Voltaren gel. I said, why not, even though it’s not for shoulder. My shoulder, after about 2 weeks, is 90 percent. At one point, the pain was so bad I couldn’t sleep at night. My shoulder would burn, and I could no longer reach up. So grateful!"

• des...
• June 7, 2011

Diclofenac for Back Pain "I have severe sciatic pain, and the spine doctor prescribed this for me. It worked for a while, and after a week, my pain started going up. I switched to OTC ibuprofen, and it worked better. So, I guess it depends on person to person."

• Gil...
• October 7, 2016

For Osteoarthritis "I've been taking diclofenac 50 mg once a day for many years. If I forget for any reason, the pain immediately returns. I am now 60, and the arthritis in my fingers is getting worse, but as I can take up to 3 tablets a day, I can just increase my dosage. I recently recommended diclofenac to a friend's 90-year-old mother, she had immediate relief and was so thankful."

• JMK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 25, 2020

For Pain "I have arthritis in my upper spine, and lower back. Was taking meloxicam that helped a little. After a year and a half, I started getting much more back pain, it would shoot down my hip and leg, and the top of my spine/neck hurt all the time. Went to an orthopedic, he told me I have spinal stenosis, and that added to my pain. He started me on diclofenac 75 mg 2x a day. It worked pretty much right away. My neck is totally pain-free, my lower back and hip are 95% or better pain-free. Granted, I’ve only started taking this for 5 days, hope it continues!"

• Doo...
• December 20, 2013

Diclofenac for Back Pain "I have sciatica in my leg, was in very bad pain for over a week. Finally, the doctor gave me Zipsor and steroid, and after 2 days, I am feeling so much better! Hardly any pain in my leg. I thought I was never getting better! Thanks, Zipsor!"

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 3, 2018

For Osteoarthritis "I took this drug for 2 years, and it worked like a charm, no pain in my knees. But WARNING... because of taking it, I ended up in the hospital because I vomited for 5 weeks, at least 30 times a day. The doctor in the emergency thought I was dying. The medication had caused an ulcer in my duodenum, this ruptured, and the acid from my ulcer dumped over to my gall bladder and ruptured a main artery. I was rushed to surgery, where no one thought I would make it through, as I was vomiting blood at that point. I made it through, but only because I am very fit. DO NOT take this medication, it almost killed me."

• ibm...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 25, 2018

For Sciatica "Absolutely life-changing. I’m a 22-year-old with sciatic pain and back pain. Keeps pain very, very manageable and allows me to live a relatively normal life. Don’t know what I’d do without it. I do worry about long-term consequences, such as cardiac risks and stomach ulcers, but for now, cost is highly outweighed by the benefit. Best is 50 mg dispersible tablets for rapid relief, or 75 mg slow release every 12 hours for day-to-day relief."

• Chr...
• February 25, 2014

Diclofenac for Period Pain "Cataflam is a miracle for my period pain. I have suffered for years and wouldn't be able to walk a few steps with the horrible pain. I've tried everything from Meftalspas to Spasmoproxyvone, Brufen, Panadol, etc. Nothing works. With Cataflam, in just half an hour, my pain is completely gone. I take it every 8 hours on my first two days."

• Anonymous
• July 15, 2010

Diclofenac for Pain "I have suffered for several years with increasing pain from degenerative disc disease and fibromyalgia, and now I am starting with arthritis. My rheumatologist prescribed Zipsor for me at the end of May, and I felt the difference right away. Six weeks later, I am comfortable, and many days pain-free, and I have more energy than I have had since my teens! (I am sixty-one now.) Zipsor has given me back my life."

• gch...
• September 20, 2013

Diclofenac for Migraine "I suffer from cluster headaches, and they are no fun. Had one this morning and took 10 mg of Percocet. It did not take it away. I was a little skeptical about a Cambia pack I got from the doctor, but after 3 hours and no relief, I took it, and within 30 minutes it was gone. Been suffering from these for 18 years and will keep some on hand just in case."

• Fro...
• April 22, 2009

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "Have cervical spondylosis, was amazed how well this medicine works. Tylenol, etc. does not reduce the inflammation, which is very important in pain management. Take pills 75 mg 2 x daily, for 2-3 days, then go off of them until I cannot tolerate the pain. Last time I took Voltaren was in mid-March, now it's mid-April. Very happy."

• Cha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 24, 2018

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "Been in pain for 9 months. $800 knee brace. Helped but not enough. Took a fall on the ice and a trip to Ortho walk-in. Gave me Voltaren to take. No pain in less than an hour. Not thrilled with possible side effects, but pain-free. I will take the chance."

• Top...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2019

Diclofenac for Osteoarthritis "I have been struggling for a couple of years with pain in my right knee. Problems sleeping and now walk with a limp. Bought Voltaren after seeing numerous glowing ads on TV. Very expensive and an absolute waste of money. This cream made no difference at all. Rubbish."

• Kbk...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 4, 2013

Diclofenac for Ankylosing Spondylitis "I have been taking Voltaren for ankylosing spondylitis for six months, and it really keeps me fully functional. If I come off it for a couple of days, my joints start to really ache. I had torturous night pain for a while as I got a spontaneous fracture in my pelvis due to swelling in my bones, and Voltaren was the only thing that worked. I've had no noticeable side effects."